Clarkstown Central School District
School District · New City, New York
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,991
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,991
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#125 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,785
+$1,005 vs New York median
District size
7,991 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Clarkstown Central School District ranks #125 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Clarkstown Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Strawtown Elementary School (8.7/10), Lakewood Elementary School (8.6/10), and Bardonia Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Clarkstown Central School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clarkstown Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Clarkstown Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawtown Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakewood Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Bardonia Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Clarkstown North Senior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Clarkstown South Senior High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Laurel Plains Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Felix Festa Achievement Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Felix Festa Determination Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodglen Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | New City Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clarkstown Central School District
Clarkstown Central School District is a New City, New York school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 7,991 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $28,785 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Clarkstown Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Strawtown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Clarkstown Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.5% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Clarkstown Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clarkstown Central School District with test data.
Schools in Clarkstown Central School District
16 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools3
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- New City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,991
- Teachers (FTE)
- 702
- District spending per student
- $28,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clarkstown Central School District?
The average composite rating for Clarkstown Central School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District's district-level spending was $28,785 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarkstown Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clarkstown Central School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clarkstown Central School District?
Strawtown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clarkstown Central School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Clarkstown Central School District?
Across schools in Clarkstown Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clarkstown Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Clarkstown Central School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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