Southold Union Free School District

420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971-0470
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Southold Union Free 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 are 2 public schools serving 637 students in Southold Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Southold Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
4,806 Schools
# Students
637 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southold Union Free School District, which is ranked #496 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#463 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
51%
52%
50%
49%
75-79%
78%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
21.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
36%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
62%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $49,609 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,846 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$49,609
$31,405
Spending / Student
$46,846
$32,283

Best Southold Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southold Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Southold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southold Union Free School District?
Southold Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 637 students.
What is the rank of Southold Union Free School District?
Southold Union Free School District is ranked #496 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 Southold Union Free School District?
62% of Southold Union Free School District students are White, 36% 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 Southold Union Free School District?
Southold Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Southold Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,846 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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