Top Rankings
Averill Park Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,543 students in Averill Park 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 Averill Park Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
2,543 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Averill Park Central School District, which is ranked #288 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 97% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,308 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,465
$31,371
Spending / Student
$23,308
$32,248
Best Averill Park Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Averill Park High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Ny Rt 351
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7100
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Poestenkill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 School Rd
Poestenkill, NY 12140
(518) 674-7125
Poestenkill, NY 12140
(518) 674-7125
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Miller Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8439 Miller Hill Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7075
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7075
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
West Sand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Meeler Rd
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-7175
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-7175
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Averill Park Central School District?
Averill Park Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,543 students.
What is the rank of Averill Park Central School District?
Averill Park Central School District is ranked #288 out of 1,008 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Averill Park Central School District?
91% of Averill Park Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Averill Park Central School District?
Averill Park Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Averill Park Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,308 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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