Syosset Central School District

99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791-9029
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,980 students in Syosset Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Syosset Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Syosset Central School District are Syosset Senior High School, H B Thompson Middle School and South Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Syosset Central School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
6,980 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
695 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Syosset Central School District, which is ranked #29 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#19 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
91%
52%
78%
49%
98%
78%
(21-22)
98%
87%
(2022-23)
8%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
52%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
39%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,240 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,370 is higher than the state median of $32,283. 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
Spending
$254 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,240
$31,405
Spending / Student
$36,370
$32,283

Best Syosset Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syosset Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Gr: 9-12 | 2,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
South Grove Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Colony Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
482 Woodbury Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Baylis Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
580 Woodbury Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 364-5798
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
157 Robbins Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5804
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Berry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
181 Cold Spring Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5790
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Willits Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
99 Nana Pl
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5829
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,980 students.
What is the rank of Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District is ranked #29 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syosset Central School District?
52% of Syosset Central School District students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 11:1.
What is Syosset Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,370 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 6,980 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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