Rhinebeck Central School District

45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572-0351
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 915 students in Rhinebeck Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Rhinebeck Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
915 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rhinebeck Central School District, which is ranked #183 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#164 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
62%
46%
62%
49%
91%
78%
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
78%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,887 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 $41,709 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,887
$31,307
Spending / Student
$41,709
$32,183

Best Rhinebeck Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rhinebeck Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Bulkeley Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48 Knollwood Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Grades: K-5
| 374 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rhinebeck Central School District?
Rhinebeck Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 915 students.
What is the rank of Rhinebeck Central School District?
Rhinebeck Central School District is ranked #183 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rhinebeck Central School District?
78% of Rhinebeck Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rhinebeck Central School District?
Rhinebeck Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rhinebeck Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,709 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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