Top Rankings
Yorktown 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,412 students in Yorktown 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±¬ÁÏs in Yorktown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,412 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yorktown Central School District, which is ranked #99 of all 1,009 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
72%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,989 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,930
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,989
$32,183
Best Yorktown Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2727 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Brookside School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Broad St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Gr: K-3 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Mohansic School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
704 Locksley Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Gr: K-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mildred E Strang Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Crompond School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Manor St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Gr: 4-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yorktown Central School District?
Yorktown Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,412 students.
What is the rank of Yorktown Central School District?
Yorktown Central School District is ranked #99 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yorktown Central School District?
72% of Yorktown Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yorktown Central School District?
Yorktown 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 Yorktown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,989 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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