Minisink Valley Central School District

2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973-3628
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,444 students in Minisink Valley Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Minisink Valley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
5 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
3,444 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Minisink Valley Central School District, which is ranked #601 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 increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#588 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
52%
44%
49%
87%
78%
95%
87%
(2022-23)
23.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
31%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
66%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,198 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,309
$31,405
Spending / Student
$27,198
$32,283

Best Minisink Valley Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minisink Valley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Minisink Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Otisville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Mt Hope Rd
Otisville, NY 10963
(845) 355-5851
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Minisink Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5256
Gr: 3-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5273
Gr: K-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,444 students.
What is the rank of Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District is ranked #601 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minisink Valley Central School District?
66% of Minisink Valley Central School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Minisink Valley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,198 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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