Jericho Union Free School District

99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753-1202
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Jericho Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,231 students in Jericho Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jericho Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Jericho Union Free School District are George A Jackson School, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School and Jericho Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Jericho Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
3,231 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jericho Union Free School District, which is ranked #23 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#16 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
88%
52%
88%
49%
96%
78%
(21-22)
97%
87%
(2022-23)
13.2%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
75%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
17%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,428 is higher 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 $43,700 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,428
$34,989
Spending / Student
$43,700
$36,024

Best Jericho Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George A Jackson School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Jericho Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,231 students.
What is the rank of Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District is ranked #23 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jericho Union Free School District?
75% of Jericho Union Free School District students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 4% 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 Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jericho Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,700 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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