Pine Bush Central School District

156 Rt 302
Pine Bush, NY 12566-0700
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pine Bush Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,736 students in Pine Bush Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pine Bush Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
4,736 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Pine Bush Central School District, which is ranked #606 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#609 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pine Bush Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Bush Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Bush Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pine Bush Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pine Bush Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
122 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,275 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
30%
# Black Students
556 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
12%
16%
# White Students
2,598 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
166 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
185
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
310
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
287
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
318
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
357
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
369
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
386
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
417
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
22
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,212 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 $25,956 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pine Bush Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$123 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pine Bush Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,212
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pine Bush Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,956
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pine Bush Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pine Bush Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Bush Senior High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
156 Rt 302
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #22.
Circleville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1951 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Pakanasink Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1953 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Crispell Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
77 Maple Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Ulsterville Rd
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
E J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Holland Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Circleville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
(845) 744-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pine Bush Central School District?
Pine Bush Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,736 students.
What is the rank of Pine Bush Central School District?
Pine Bush Central School District is ranked #606 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Bush Central School District?
55% of Pine Bush Central School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Bush Central School District?
Pine Bush Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pine Bush Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,956 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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