Top Rankings
Red Hook Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in Red Hook Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Red Hook Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
4 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,584 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Hook Central School District, which is ranked #269 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
30%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
79%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,665 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,484 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,665
$31,333
Spending / Student
$34,484
$32,210
Best Red Hook Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Hook Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Linden Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mill Road-intermediate Grades
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Mill Rd
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Mill Rd
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Hook Central School District?
Red Hook Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,584 students.
What is the rank of Red Hook Central School District?
Red Hook Central School District is ranked #269 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Hook Central School District?
79% of Red Hook Central School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Hook Central School District?
Red Hook Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Red Hook Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,484 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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