For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,631 students in Phoenix Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Phoenix 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 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,631 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phoenix Central School District, which is ranked #819 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#813 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
95%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,727 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 $30,510 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,727
$31,307
Spending / Student
$30,510
$32,183
Best Phoenix Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John C Birdlebough High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Grades: PK-4
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,631 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District is ranked #819 out of 1,009 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 Phoenix Central School District?
95% of Phoenix Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,510 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
