Top Rankings
Pine Bush Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,812 students in Pine Bush Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pine Bush Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
4,812 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pine Bush Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#688 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
722 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
29%
# Black Students
518 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
11%
16%
# White Students
3,367 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
70%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
261
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
336
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
367
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
361
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
358
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
379
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
419
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
434
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
374
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
394
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
30
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,798 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,546 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,798
$31,087
Spending / Student
$25,546
$31,956
Best Pine Bush Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Bush Senior High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
156 Rt 302
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #22.
E J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
78 Holland Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Crispell Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Maple Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Circleville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ulsterville Rd
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
Pakanasink Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1953 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Circleville Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Bush Central School District?
Pine Bush Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,812 students.
What is the rank of Pine Bush Central School District?
Pine Bush Central School District is ranked #687 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Bush Central School District?
70% of Pine Bush Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Bush Central School District?
Pine Bush Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Pine Bush Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,546 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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