For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 826 students in Galway Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Galway Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
826 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galway Central School District, which is ranked #361 of all 1,008 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
98%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,875 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,252
$31,324
Spending / Student
$24,875
$32,199
Best Galway Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galway Central School District?
Galway Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 826 students.
What is the rank of Galway Central School District?
Galway Central School District is ranked #361 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Galway Central School District?
98% of Galway Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galway Central School District?
Galway 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 Galway Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,875 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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