Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
School District · Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$42,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$42,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cold Spring Harbor 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.
West Side School
Syosset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lloyd Harbor School
Huntington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Cold Spring Harbor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#22 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
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 #22 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Cold Spring Harbor Central School District's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Side School (9.3/10), Lloyd Harbor School (8.8/10), and Cold Spring Harbor High School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Side School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lloyd Harbor School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cold Spring Harbor High School | 8.6 / 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. The district invests $42,396 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Side School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cold Spring Harbor Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 81.1% and ELA proficiency of 77.4%.
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
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 Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Cold Spring Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 1,533
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District spends $42,396 per student per year.
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?
West Side School is the highest-rated school in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
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 81.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.4%. 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 8.4/10 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.4%
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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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