Clarkstown Central School District

62 Old Middletown Rd
New City, NY 10956-2737
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Clarkstown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,808 students in Clarkstown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Clarkstown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
16 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
7,808 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
702 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Clarkstown Central School District, which is ranked #177 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#174 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Clarkstown Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkstown Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarkstown Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarkstown Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Clarkstown Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,153 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,210 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
30%
# Black Students
435 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
3,747 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
48%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
480
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
487
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
596
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
542
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
566
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
579
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
593
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
665
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
621
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
631
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
680
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
652
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
632
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
84
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,926 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 $27,766 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Clarkstown Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$217 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Clarkstown Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,926
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Clarkstown Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,766
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Clarkstown Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clarkstown Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14 Teakwood Ln
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Strawtown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
New City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #77.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Little Tor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Bardonia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1010.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
77 Lakeland Ave
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6320
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
West Nyack Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1313.
Link Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Red Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1414.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodglen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Phillips Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Grades: 11
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District manages 16 public schools serving 7,808 students.
What is the rank of Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District is ranked #177 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkstown Central School District?
48% of Clarkstown Central School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown 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 Clarkstown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,766 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 7,808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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