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York Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 640 students in York Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in York Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
640 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
York Central School District, which is ranked #477 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#485 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,367 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,523
$31,324
Spending / Student
$27,367
$32,199
Best York Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Middle/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
York Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York Central School District?
York Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 640 students.
What is the rank of York Central School District?
York Central School District is ranked #477 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York Central School District?
92% of York Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of York Central School District?
York Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is York Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,367 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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