Sharon Springs Central School District

514 St Rt 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459-0218
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sharon 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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 264 students in Sharon Springs Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Sharon Springs Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
1 School
4,806 Schools
# Students
264 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sharon Springs Central School District, which is ranked #500 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#553 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
45-49%
49%
70-79%
78%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
30.5%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,042 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,879 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,042
$31,405
Spending / Student
$30,879
$32,283

Best Sharon Springs Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Springs Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
514 St Rt 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sharon Springs Central School District?
Sharon Springs Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 264 students.
What is the rank of Sharon Springs Central School District?
Sharon Springs Central School District is ranked #500 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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 Sharon Springs Central School District?
95% of Sharon Springs Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sharon Springs Central School District?
Sharon 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 Sharon Springs Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,879 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links