Top Rankings
Saugerties Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,287 students in Saugerties 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 Saugerties 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 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
5 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
2,287 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saugerties Central School District, which is ranked #545 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 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#553 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
70%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,506 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,600 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,506
$31,405
Spending / Student
$27,600
$32,283
Best Saugerties Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Cahill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Morse School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Gr: 7-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugerties Central School District?
Saugerties Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,287 students.
What is the rank of Saugerties Central School District?
Saugerties Central School District is ranked #545 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saugerties Central School District?
70% of Saugerties Central School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saugerties Central School District?
Saugerties Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Saugerties Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,600 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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