Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Willsboro Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willsboro Central School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Willsboro, NY, covering approximately 107.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willsboro Central School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willsboro Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willsboro Central School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willsboro Central School's ranking?
Willsboro Central School is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Willsboro Central School often compared to?
Willsboro Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willsboro Central School?
The graduation rate of Willsboro Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willsboro Central School?
246 students attend Willsboro Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Willsboro Central School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willsboro Central School?
Willsboro Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willsboro Central School offer ?
Willsboro Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willsboro Central School part of?
Willsboro Central School is part of Willsboro Central School District.
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