Top Rankings
Hamilton Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Hamilton Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hamilton 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 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
542 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Central School District, which is ranked #191 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
91%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,720 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 $32,769 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,720
$31,371
Spending / Student
$32,769
$32,248
Best Hamilton Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 542 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton Central School District is ranked #191 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Central School District?
91% of Hamilton Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Central School District?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,769 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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