North Shore Central School District

112 Franklin Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1706
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

North Shore Central 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,544 students in North Shore Central 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 North Shore Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in North Shore Central School District are North Shore Senior High School, North Shore Middle School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. North Shore Central School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,544 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Shore Central School District, which is ranked #28 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#20 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

89%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

97%
78%
(21-22)
97%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
12%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
15%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
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 $47,673 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 $55,472 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$141 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$47,673
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$55,472
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best North Shore Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Glen Head Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 School St
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Shore Central School District?
North Shore Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,544 students.
What is the rank of North Shore Central School District?
North Shore Central School District is ranked #28 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 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore Central School District?
70% of North Shore Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shore Central School District?
North Shore 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 North Shore Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $55,472 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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