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Chatham Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 895 students in Chatham Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Chatham Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4,815 Schools
# Students
895 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chatham Central School District, which is ranked #786 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
87%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,807 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,219 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,807
$31,324
Spending / Student
$35,219
$32,199
Best Chatham Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 895 students.
What is the rank of Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District is ranked #786 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham Central School District?
87% of Chatham Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Chatham Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,219 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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