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 2026-27 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
4,805 Schools
# Students
5,629 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
218,084 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.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,717 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,541 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$229 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$234 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$40,717
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$41,541
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Three Village Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ward Melville Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Main St
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dean Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 Arrowhead Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
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 $41,541 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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