Top Rankings
Jericho Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,231 students in Jericho Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jericho Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Jericho Union Free School District are George A Jackson School, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School and Jericho Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Jericho Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
3,231 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jericho Union Free School District, which is ranked #23 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
75%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
17%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,076 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,139 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,076
$31,371
Spending / Student
$41,139
$32,248
Best Jericho Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George A Jackson School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Jericho Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,231 students.
What is the rank of Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District is ranked #23 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jericho Union Free School District?
75% of Jericho Union Free School District students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jericho Union Free School District?
Jericho Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jericho Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,139 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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