Clarkstown Central School District
School District · New City, New York
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Clarkstown Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clarkstown Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
West Nyack · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
New City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
New City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#103 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
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 #103 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Clarkstown Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clarkstown South Senior High School (9.0/10), Clarkstown North Senior High School (9.0/10), and Laurel Plains Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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.
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 | Clarkstown South Senior High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Clarkstown North Senior High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Laurel Plains Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Strawtown Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Felix Festa Determination Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Little Tor Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Felix Festa Achievement Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Link Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodglen Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakewood 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. The district invests $28,785 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Clarkstown Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clarkstown North Senior High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Clarkstown Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- New City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,991
- Teachers (FTE)
- 702
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District spends $28,785 per student per year.
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?
Clarkstown North Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Clarkstown Central School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
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 68.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.3%. 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 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.3%
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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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