Top Rankings
Grand Island Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,801 students in Grand Island Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Grand Island Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,801 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Grand Island Central School District, which is ranked #243 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 increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
133 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
30%
# Black Students
48 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,393 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
212
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
221
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
23
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,519 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 $26,803 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,519
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,803
$32,183
Best Grand Island Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #22.
Kaegebein School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1690 Love Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8840
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8840
Grades: 2-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Huth Road School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1773 Huth Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8850
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8850
Grades: 2-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Veronica E Connor Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
2451 Baseline Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8870
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8870
Grades: PK-1
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,801 students.
What is the rank of Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District is ranked #243 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Island Central School District?
85% of Grand Island Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island 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 Grand Island Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,803 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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