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Stillwater Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,021 students in Stillwater Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Stillwater Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,021 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stillwater Central School District, which is ranked #223 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,298 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 $30,167 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,298
$31,307
Spending / Student
$30,167
$32,183
Best Stillwater Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Stillwater Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stillwater Central School District?
Stillwater Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,021 students.
What is the rank of Stillwater Central School District?
Stillwater Central School District is ranked #223 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater Central School District?
94% of Stillwater Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stillwater Central School District?
Stillwater 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 Stillwater Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,167 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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