Top Rankings
Cornwall Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,989 students in Cornwall Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
51爆料s in Cornwall Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,989 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cornwall Central School District, which is ranked #103 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
58%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,024 in this school district is less 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 $23,827 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,024
$31,324
Spending / Student
$23,827
$32,199
Best Cornwall Central School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Dragon Dr
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
234 Hudson St
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Gr: K-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Willow Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67 Willow Ave
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Gr: K-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Cornwall Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Gr: 5-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Gr: K-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,989 students.
What is the rank of Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District is ranked #103 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cornwall Central School District?
58% of Cornwall Central School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cornwall Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,827 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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