Top Rankings
Jericho Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
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 3,232 students in Jericho Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jericho Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more 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
3,232 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jericho Union Free School District, which is ranked #10 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,365 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
73%
10%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
71 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
618 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
19%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
146
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
300
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
305
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
18
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,064 is higher 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 $41,126 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,064
$31,307
Spending / Student
$41,126
$32,183
Best Jericho Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jericho Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #22.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
George A Jackson School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,232 students.
What is the rank of Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District is ranked #10 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 1%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jericho Union Free School District?
73% of Jericho Union Free School District students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jericho Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,126 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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