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Northern Adirondack Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 819 students in Northern Adirondack Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
819 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Adirondack Central School District, which is ranked #757 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#750 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
97%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,625 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 $27,118 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,625
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,118
$32,183
Best Northern Adirondack Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Grades: 6-12
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 819 students.
What is the rank of Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District is ranked #757 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
97% of Northern Adirondack Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Northern Adirondack Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,118 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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