Top Rankings
Syosset Central 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,967 students in Syosset Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Syosset Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
6,967 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
679 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Syosset Central School District, which is ranked #25 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,505 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
50%
10%
# Hispanic Students
344 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
30%
# Black Students
44 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,871 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
41%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
367
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
485
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
505
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
540
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
522
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
555
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
629
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
548
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
627
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
600
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
536
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
30
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,304 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,437 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$254 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,304
$31,307
Spending / Student
$36,437
$32,183
Best Syosset Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syosset Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,370 students
Rank: #22.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #33.
South Grove Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Colony Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
482 Woodbury Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Baylis Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Woodbury Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 364-5798
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 364-5798
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Berry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Cold Spring Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5790
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5790
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
157 Robbins Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5804
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5804
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Willits Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Nana Pl
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5829
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5829
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,967 students.
What is the rank of Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District is ranked #25 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syosset Central School District?
50% of Syosset Central School District students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syosset Central School District?
Syosset Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Syosset Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,437 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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