Top Rankings
Carmel Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,681 students in Carmel Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Carmel Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,681 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carmel Central School District, which is ranked #519 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#528 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
38%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
53%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,523 is higher 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 $37,262 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,523
$31,307
Spending / Student
$37,262
$32,183
Best Carmel Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #22.
George Fischer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Grades: K-4
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 South St
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Kent Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carmel Central School District?
Carmel Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,681 students.
What is the rank of Carmel Central School District?
Carmel Central School District is ranked #519 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel Central School District?
53% of Carmel Central School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carmel Central School District?
Carmel 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 Carmel Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,262 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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