Top Rankings
South Orangetown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,739 students in South Orangetown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Orangetown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,739 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Orangetown Central School District, which is ranked #310 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
23%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
61%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,146 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 $36,099 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,146
$31,307
Spending / Student
$36,099
$32,183
Best South Orangetown Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tappan Zee High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: #22.
South Orangetown Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Van Wyck Rd
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1103
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1103
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Cottage Lane Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Cottage Ln
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1503
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1503
Grades: 3-5
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Lester Dr
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 680-1303
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 680-1303
Grades: K-2
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Orangetown Central School District?
South Orangetown Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,739 students.
What is the rank of South Orangetown Central School District?
South Orangetown Central School District is ranked #310 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Orangetown Central School District?
61% of South Orangetown Central School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Orangetown Central School District?
South Orangetown 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 South Orangetown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,099 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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