Top Rankings
Harborfields Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,773 students in Harborfields Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Harborfields Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,773 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harborfields Central School District, which is ranked #85 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 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,269 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$120 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,023
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$43,269
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Harborfields Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harborfields High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Taylor Ave
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Oldfield Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Oldfield Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5310
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Pulaski Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5400
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
95 Washington Dr
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 754-5592
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 754-5592
Gr: K-2 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harborfields Central School District?
Harborfields Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,773 students.
What is the rank of Harborfields Central School District?
Harborfields Central School District is ranked #85 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harborfields Central School District?
68% of Harborfields Central School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harborfields Central School District?
Harborfields 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 Harborfields Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,269 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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