Three Village Central School District

100 Suffolk Ave
Stony Brook, NY 11790-1821
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Three Village 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 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,629 students in Three Village 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 Three Village Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
5,629 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Three Village Central School District, which is ranked #65 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 increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#53 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
81%
52%
72%
49%
96%
78%
98%
87%
(2022-23)
9.5%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
66%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,945 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 $39,214 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$219 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$221 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,945
$31,405
Spending / Student
$39,214
$32,283

Best Three Village Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ward Melville Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
Gr: 7-9 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Nassakeag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Minnesauke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
Gr: 7-9 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Setauket Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Main St
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Dean Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62 Arrowhead Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Three Village Central School District?
Three Village Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,629 students.
What is the rank of Three Village Central School District?
Three Village Central School District is ranked #65 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Three Village Central School District?
66% of Three Village Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Three Village Central School District?
Three Village 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 Three Village Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,214 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,629 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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