Top Rankings
Sachem Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,593 students in Sachem 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 Sachem Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
15 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
11,593 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
1,017 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sachem Central School District, which is ranked #398 of all 1,009 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 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
62%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,582 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,535 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$343 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$331 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,582
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,535
$32,183
Best Sachem Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sachem High School North
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 Smith Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,979 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Sachem High School East
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Wenonah School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Hudson Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Merrimac School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1090 Broadway Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Cayuga School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
865 Hawkins Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Chippewa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 David Mello Dr
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Samoset Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 School St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Sagamore Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Division St
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Main St
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Waverly Avenue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Spence Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Lynwood Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lynwood Ave
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Grundy Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Grundy Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Hiawatha School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 Patchogue-holbrook Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Nokomis School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Holbrook Rd
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District manages 15 public schools serving 11,593 students.
What is the rank of Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District is ranked #398 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sachem Central School District?
62% of Sachem Central School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sachem Central School District?
Sachem 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 Sachem Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,535 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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