Top Rankings
Harborfields Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,764 students in Harborfields Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Harborfields Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,764 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Harborfields Central School District, which is ranked #75 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 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
160 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
470 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
103 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,914 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
69%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
201
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
13
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,563 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,880 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,563
$31,353
Spending / Student
$30,880
$32,230
Best Harborfields Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harborfields High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Taylor Ave
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
Oldfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Oldfield Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5310
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Pulaski Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5400
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Drive Primary School
Magnet School
95 Washington Dr
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 754-5592
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 754-5592
Grades: K-2
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harborfields Central School District?
Harborfields Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,764 students.
What is the rank of Harborfields Central School District?
Harborfields Central School District is ranked #75 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harborfields Central School District?
69% of Harborfields Central School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harborfields Central School District?
Harborfields 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 Harborfields Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,880 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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