Top Rankings
Onteora Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 942 students in Onteora 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 Onteora Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
942 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onteora Central School District, which is ranked #554 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#561 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
75%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $60,559 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $59,454 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$60,559
$31,307
Spending / Student
$59,454
$32,183
Best Onteora Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onteora High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Onteora Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 W Hurley Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Grades: K-3
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Grades: 4-6
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onteora Central School District?
Onteora Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 942 students.
What is the rank of Onteora Central School District?
Onteora Central School District is ranked #554 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onteora Central School District?
75% of Onteora Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onteora Central School District?
Onteora Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Onteora Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $59,454 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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