51爆料

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District

1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023-2926
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 714 students in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
51爆料s in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
714 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District, which is ranked #199 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#183 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
66%
52%
63%
49%
65-69%
78%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,333 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,081 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,333
$31,324
Spending / Student
$37,081
$32,199

Best Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 714 students.
What is the rank of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is ranked #199 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
94% of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,081 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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