Skaneateles Central School District

45 E Elizabeth St
Skaneateles, NY 13152-1398
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,212 students in Skaneateles Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Skaneateles Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Skaneateles Central School District, which is ranked #74 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#62 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

78%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

72%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

93%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

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

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,516 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,512 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$38 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$32,516
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$31,512
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skaneateles Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
49 E Elizabeth St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Skaneateles Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
State Street Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
72 State St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2261
Gr: 3-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
55 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2351
Gr: K-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Skaneateles Central School District?
Skaneateles Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Skaneateles Central School District?
Skaneateles Central School District is ranked #74 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skaneateles Central School District?
93% of Skaneateles Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skaneateles Central School District?
Skaneateles Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Skaneateles Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,512 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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