Kinderhook Central School District

2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184-5452
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,679 students in Kinderhook Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Kinderhook Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,679 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kinderhook Central School District, which is ranked #356 of all 1,008 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#338 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
52%
54%
49%
83%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
78%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,673 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,637 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,673
$31,371
Spending / Student
$31,637
$32,248

Best Kinderhook Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ichabod Crane Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675
Gr: 4-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
State Farm Rd
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Gr: K-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kinderhook Central School District?
Kinderhook Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,679 students.
What is the rank of Kinderhook Central School District?
Kinderhook Central School District is ranked #356 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kinderhook Central School District?
78% of Kinderhook Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kinderhook Central School District?
Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,637 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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