Top Rankings
Cornwall 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,967 students in Cornwall 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 Cornwall 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 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,967 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Cornwall Central School District, which is ranked #120 of all 1,017 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 increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
180 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
683 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
193 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
1,770 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
186
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
222
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
270
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
18
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,210 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,003 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,210
$31,353
Spending / Student
$24,003
$32,230
Best Cornwall Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Dragon Dr
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Willow Ave
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 Hudson St
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Cornwall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Grades: 5-8
| 895 students
Rank: #55.
Cornwall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Grades: K-4
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,967 students.
What is the rank of Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District is ranked #120 out of 1,017 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), 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 Cornwall Central School District?
60% of Cornwall Central School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cornwall Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,003 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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