Schodack Central School District

1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton, NY 12033-9610
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Schodack 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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 842 students in Schodack 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 Schodack Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
842 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Schodack Central School District, which is ranked #205 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#195 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

68%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

60%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

85-89%
78%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data

(2022-23)
17.4%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2007–2018. View full 26-year historical data

% Hispanic
3%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data

% Black
1%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

% White
92%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,159 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending
$28 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Revenue / Student
$33,176
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending / Student
$33,159
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Best Schodack Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castleton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Scott Ave
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7755
Gr: K-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Maple Hill Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1216 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Schodack Central School District?
Schodack Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 842 students.
What is the rank of Schodack Central School District?
Schodack Central School District is ranked #205 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schodack Central School District?
92% of Schodack Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schodack Central School District?
Schodack 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 Schodack Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,159 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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