Top Rankings
Yorktown 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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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 3,412 students in Yorktown 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 Yorktown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,412 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Yorktown Central School District, which is ranked #124 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 increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
228 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
542 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
30%
# Black Students
86 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,457 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
72%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 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:
225
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
264
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
39
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,930 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 $28,989 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,930
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,989
$32,183
Best Yorktown Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #22.
Mohansic School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
704 Locksley Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: K-3
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2285 Broad St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: K-3
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Mildred E Strang Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #55.
Crompond School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Manor St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: 4-5
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yorktown Central School District?
Yorktown Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,412 students.
What is the rank of Yorktown Central School District?
Yorktown Central School District is ranked #124 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yorktown Central School District?
72% of Yorktown Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yorktown Central School District?
Yorktown 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 Yorktown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,989 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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