Locust Valley Central School District

99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560-1118
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Locust Valley 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,857 students in Locust Valley 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 Locust Valley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,857 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Locust Valley Central School District, which is ranked #58 of all 1,015 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#60 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
76%
52%
70%
49%
94%
78%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $48,876 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,447 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,876
$31,307
Spending / Student
$46,447
$32,183

Best Locust Valley Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Valley Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Grades: 6-9
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Locust Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
119 Ryefield Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Bayville Intermediate School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Mountain Ave
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 277-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Bayville Primary
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Godfrey
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 277-5400
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Ann Macarthur Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Ryefield Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5350
Grades: PK-2
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Locust Valley Central School District?
Locust Valley Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,857 students.
What is the rank of Locust Valley Central School District?
Locust Valley Central School District is ranked #58 out of 1,015 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Valley Central School District?
71% of Locust Valley Central School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Locust Valley Central School District?
Locust Valley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Locust Valley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,447 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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