Stamford Central School District

1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167-1098
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Stamford 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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 248 students in Stamford 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 School in Stamford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
1 School
4,810 Schools
# Students
248 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stamford Central School District, which is ranked #779 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#788 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
30-34%
49%
60-69%
78%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
90%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,851 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,157 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,851
$31,371
Spending / Student
$44,157
$32,248

Best Stamford Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stamford Central School District?
Stamford Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Stamford Central School District?
Stamford Central School District is ranked #779 out of 1,008 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 Stamford Central School District?
90% of Stamford Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stamford Central School District?
Stamford 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 Stamford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,157 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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