Top Rankings
Richfield Springs Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Richfield Springs 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 Richfield Springs Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
420 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richfield Springs Central School District, which is ranked #524 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,210 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,074
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,210
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Richfield Springs Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Richfield Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-0610
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richfield Springs Central School District?
Richfield Springs Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Richfield Springs Central School District?
Richfield Springs Central School District is ranked #524 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richfield Springs Central School District?
94% of Richfield Springs Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richfield Springs Central School District?
Richfield Springs 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 Richfield Springs Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,210 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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