Top Rankings
Hamilton 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 562 students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
562 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hamilton Central School District, which is ranked #163 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
14 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
510 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
91%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
35
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
2
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,804 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 $31,603 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$18 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,804
$31,307

Spending / Student
$31,603
$32,183

Best Hamilton Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 562 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District is ranked #163 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Central School District?
91% of Hamilton Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,603 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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