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7.3avg / 10

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

School District · Cold Spring Harbor, New York

Students: 1,533
Teachers (FTE): 142
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

1,533

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

How this district compares

New York rank

#133 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$42,396

+$14,616 vs New York median

District size

1,533 students

Typical than New York median

The short answer

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District ranks #133 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Cold Spring Harbor Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cold Spring Harbor High School (8.1/10), Lloyd Harbor School (7.3/10), and West Side School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Cold Spring Harbor High School

STAAR proficiency rose +18.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cold Spring Harbor Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Cold Spring Harbor High School8.1 / 10
2Lloyd Harbor School7.3 / 10
3West Side School7.0 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is a Cold Spring Harbor, New York school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,533 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. District-level spending was $42,396 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cold Spring Harbor High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Cold Spring Harbor Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 85.4% and ELA proficiency of 78.1%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency85.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency78.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District with test data.

Schools in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

4 schools

District Details

City
Cold Spring Harbor
Total Enrollment
1,533
Teachers (FTE)
142
District spending per student
$42,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?

The average composite rating for Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is 7.3/10. 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 Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District's district-level spending was $42,396 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 Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is 10.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?

Cold Spring Harbor High School is the highest-rated school in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?

Across schools in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cold Spring Harbor Central School District compare to other districts in New York?

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 4 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
85.4%
ELA Proficiency
78.1%

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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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