Top Rankings
Saugerties Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,270 students in Saugerties 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 Saugerties Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,270 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saugerties Central School District, which is ranked #546 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 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#553 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,727 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 $27,807 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,727
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,807
$32,183
Best Saugerties Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Cahill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Morse School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Grades: 7-8
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugerties Central School District?
Saugerties Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,270 students.
What is the rank of Saugerties Central School District?
Saugerties Central School District is ranked #546 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saugerties Central School District?
71% of Saugerties Central School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Saugerties Central School District?
Saugerties 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 Saugerties Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,807 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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