Top Rankings
East Greenbush 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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,059 students in East Greenbush 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±¬ÁÏs in East Greenbush Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,059 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Greenbush Central School District, which is ranked #126 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 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
75%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,407 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 $22,698 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,407
$31,324
Spending / Student
$22,698
$32,199
Best East Greenbush Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bell Top School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Reynolds Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Howard L Goff School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Gilligan Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2430
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2430
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Donald P Sutherland School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 John St
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Green Meadow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 Schuurman Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Greenbush Central School District?
East Greenbush Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,059 students.
What is the rank of East Greenbush Central School District?
East Greenbush Central School District is ranked #126 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Greenbush Central School District?
75% of East Greenbush Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Greenbush Central School District?
East Greenbush Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is East Greenbush Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,698 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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