Lancaster Central School District
School District · Lancaster, New York
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,412
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,412
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#90 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,484
$8,296 vs New York median
District size
5,412 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Lancaster Central School District ranks #90 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Lancaster Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Court Street Elementary School (9.0/10), Como Park Elementary School (8.6/10), and Hillview Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lancaster Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lancaster Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Court Street Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Como Park Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hillview Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lancaster High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | William Street School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lancaster Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | John a Sciole Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lancaster Central School District
Lancaster Central School District is a Lancaster, New York school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 5,412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $19,484 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Lancaster Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Court Street Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lancaster Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.1% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lancaster Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster Central School District with test data.
Schools in Lancaster Central School District
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 5,412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 436
- District spending per student
- $19,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lancaster Central School District?
Lancaster Central School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lancaster Central School District?
The average composite rating for Lancaster Central School District is 7.6/10. 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 Lancaster Central School District?
Lancaster Central School District's district-level spending was $19,484 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 Lancaster Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lancaster Central School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lancaster Central School District?
Court Street Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lancaster Central School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lancaster Central School District?
Across schools in Lancaster Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lancaster Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Lancaster Central School District has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 7 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
How we rate schools
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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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