Syosset Central School District

99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791-9029
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Syosset 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,743 students in Syosset 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 Syosset Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
6,743 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
646 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Syosset Central School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#49 out of 788 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Syosset Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Syosset Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Syosset Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥99%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Syosset Central   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,038 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
45%
10%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
33 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
3,156 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
47%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
404
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
461
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
468
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
469
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
494
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
559
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
515
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
574
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
550
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
578
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
518
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
551
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
577
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
25
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,444 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,648 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Syosset Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$254 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Syosset Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$35,444
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Syosset Central   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$37,648
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Syosset Central   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Syosset Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Village Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Syosset Senior High School
Math: 97% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,237 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
157 Robbins Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5804
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
South Grove Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
60 Colony Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Baylis Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
580 Woodbury Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 364-5798
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Berry Hill Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
181 Cold Spring Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5790
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
482 Woodbury Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
H B Thompson Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #99.
South Woods Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
Willits Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
99 Nana Pl
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5829
Grades: K-5
| 322 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,743 students.
What is the rank of Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District is ranked #46 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syosset Central School District?
47% of Syosset Central School District students are White, 45% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Syosset Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,648 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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