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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,514 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 84% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,514 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Shore Central School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,694 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,357 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,694
$31,307
Spending / Student
$45,357
$32,183
Best North Shore Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Head Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 School St
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Shore Central School District?
North Shore Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,514 students.
What is the rank of North Shore Central School District?
North Shore Central School District is ranked #31 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore Central School District?
71% of North Shore Central School District students are White, 12% 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 $45,357 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
