For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 891 students in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
891 Students
2,506,634 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
217,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watkins Glen Central School District, which is ranked #819 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#827 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,566 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,806 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,566
$31,333
Spending / Student
$26,806
$32,209
Best Watkins Glen Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Glen Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 12th St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3210
Gr: 7-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Watkins Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Decatur St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watkins Glen Central School District?
Watkins Glen Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Watkins Glen Central School District?
Watkins Glen Central School District is ranked #819 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 Watkins Glen Central School District?
92% of Watkins Glen Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watkins Glen Central School District?
Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,806 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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