Hamilton Central School District

47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346-1299
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hamilton Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Hamilton Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hamilton Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
542 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamilton Central School District, which is ranked #191 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#194 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

90-94%
78%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
19.4%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
2%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% White
91%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,188 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,129 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$20 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,188
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$36,129
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hamilton Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 542 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District is ranked #191 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Central School District?
91% of Hamilton Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hamilton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,129 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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