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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,168 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 91% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
3,168 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jericho Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 788 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
62%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,156 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
68%
10%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
68 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
771 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
25%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
141
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
268
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
288
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
308
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
289
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
26
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,853 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,957 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,853
$31,089
Spending / Student
$41,957
$31,958
Best Jericho Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
George A Jackson School
Math: 90% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Jericho Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
Jericho Senior High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #55.
Cantiague Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,168 students.
What is the rank of Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District is ranked #23 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jericho Union Free School District?
68% of Jericho Union Free School District students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 3% 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 equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Jericho Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,957 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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