For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,349 students in Dansville Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dansville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,349 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dansville Central School District, which is ranked #770 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#772 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,076 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,050 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,076
$31,333
Spending / Student
$28,050
$32,210
Best Dansville Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dansville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
282 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ellis B Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Gr: 3-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
284 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dansville Central School District?
Dansville Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,349 students.
What is the rank of Dansville Central School District?
Dansville Central School District is ranked #770 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dansville Central School District?
92% of Dansville Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dansville Central School District?
Dansville 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 Dansville Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,050 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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