Top Rankings
Skaneateles 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,228 students in Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,228 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Skaneateles Central School District, which is ranked #85 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
94%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,948 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 $36,555 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,948
$31,307
Spending / Student
$36,555
$32,183
Best Skaneateles Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skaneateles Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
49 E Elizabeth St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Skaneateles Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
State Street Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 State St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2261
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2261
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2351
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2351
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Skaneateles Central School District?
Skaneateles Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,228 students.
What is the rank of Skaneateles Central School District?
Skaneateles Central School District is ranked #85 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skaneateles Central School District?
94% of Skaneateles Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skaneateles Central School District?
Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,555 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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