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Bethlehem Central School District

700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Bethlehem 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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,092 students in Bethlehem Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Bethlehem Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,092 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bethlehem Central School District, which is ranked #98 of all 1,015 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#96 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
75%
52%
68%
49%
93%
78%
(22-23)
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
82%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,482 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 $23,458 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,482
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,458
$32,183

Best Bethlehem Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #22.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Glenmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
328 Rte 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-1154
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #77.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Grades: K-5
| 455 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bethlehem Central School District?
Bethlehem Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,092 students.
What is the rank of Bethlehem Central School District?
Bethlehem Central School District is ranked #98 out of 1,015 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem Central School District?
82% of Bethlehem Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethlehem Central School District?
Bethlehem Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Bethlehem Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,458 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,092 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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