Item: South Orangetown Central School District
Rating: 8
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > New York > Rockland County

South Orangetown Central School District

160 Van Wyck Rd
Blauvelt, NY 10913-1299

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Tel: (845) 680-1050

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,739 students in South Orangetown Central School District. This district's average 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 score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and 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).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (NY)

# Schools

4 Schools

4,813 Schools

# Students

2,739 Students

2,506,609 Students

# Teachers

267 Teachers

217,103 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
Kind	168	155
1	184	160
2	227	164
3	191	160
4	208	163
5	225	164
6	209	166
7	211	168
8	221	171
9	192	185
10	243	182
11	237	173
12	219	168
Grade Not Listed	4	33

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

South Orangetown Central School District, which is ranked #326 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 increased from 92% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (NY)

#296 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District
2023	#296
2022	#285
2021	#328
2019	#228
2018	#238
2017	#237
2016	#195
2015	#202
2014	#115
2013	#143
2012	#134

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

64%

52%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	64%	52%
2022	59%	46%
2021	52%	55%
2019	67%	54%
2018	65%	52%
2017	62%	50%
2016	65%	49%
2015	65%	48%
2014	58%	41%
2013	51%	39%
2012	81%	69%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

52%

49%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2022	52%	49%
2021	66%	62%
2019	62%	52%
2018	65%	52%
2017	58%	47%
2016	63%	46%
2015	57%	40%
2014	51%	37%
2013	55%	39%
2012	80%	60%
2011	76%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

91%

78%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2022	91%	78%
2021	89%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

97%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	97%	87%
2022	97%	87%
2021	95%	85%
2020	96%	83%
2019	94%	83%
2018	92%	82%
2017	95%	82%
2016	95%	81%
2015	93%	79%
2014	93%	78%
2013	93%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.57

0.72

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	0.55	0.73
2022	0.53	0.72
2021	0.51	0.72
2020	0.49	0.71
2019	0.49	0.71
2018	0.44	0.71
2017	0.44	0.71
2016	0.43	0.70
2015	0.40	0.70
2014	0.38	0.69
2013	0.39	0.69
2012	0.38	0.68
2011	0.39	0.68
2010	0.37	0.66
2009	0.36	0.66
2008	0.35	0.66
2007	0.35	0.65
2006	0.35	0.64
2005	0.37	0.64
2004	0.37	0.63
2003	0.37	0.62
2002	0.38	0.62
2001	0.38	0.63
2000	0.38	0.62
1999	0.41	0.62
1998	0.39	0.61
1997	0.39	0.61
1996	0.39	0.60
1995	0.40	0.60
1994	0.41	0.60
1993	0.40	0.59

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

10%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	10%	10%
2022	10%	10%
2021	10%	10%
2020	9%	9%
2019	9%	9%
2018	9%	9%
2017	9%	9%
2016	9%	9%
2015	8%	9%
2014	9%	9%
2013	10%	9%
2012	10%	9%
2011	11%	8%
2010	11%	8%
2009	12%	9%
2008	12%	8%
2007	11%	8%
2006	12%	7%
2005	12%	7%
2004	12%	7%
2003	13%	6%
2002	12%	6%
2001	14%	7%
2000	14%	6%
1999	15%	6%
1998	15%	5%
1997	15%	5%
1996	16%	5%
1995	17%	5%
1994	17%	5%
1993	17%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

23%

30%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	22%	29%
2022	20%	29%
2021	18%	28%
2020	17%	27%
2019	17%	27%
2018	16%	26%
2017	16%	26%
2016	14%	26%
2015	12%	25%
2014	11%	25%
2013	10%	24%
2012	10%	23%
2011	9%	22%
2010	9%	22%
2009	7%	21%
2008	7%	21%
2007	7%	21%
2006	7%	20%
2005	7%	20%
2004	7%	19%
2003	6%	19%
2002	7%	19%
2001	6%	18%
2000	5%	18%
1999	6%	18%
1998	5%	18%
1997	5%	18%
1996	6%	17%
1995	5%	17%
1994	6%	17%
1993	6%	16%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

15%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	3%	16%
2022	3%	16%
2021	3%	17%
2020	3%	17%
2019	3%	17%
2018	2%	17%
2017	2%	17%
2016	1%	18%
2015	1%	18%
2014	2%	18%
2013	2%	18%
2012	2%	18%
2011	2%	19%
2010	3%	19%
2009	2%	19%
2008	2%	20%
2007	2%	19%
2006	2%	20%
2005	3%	20%
2004	3%	20%
2003	3%	20%
2002	3%	20%
2001	3%	20%
2000	3%	21%
1999	3%	21%
1998	3%	20%
1997	3%	20%
1996	2%	20%
1995	2%	20%
1994	2%	20%
1993	2%	20%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

61%

40%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	59%	40%
2022	61%	41%
2021	63%	41%
2020	66%	43%
2019	66%	43%
2018	70%	44%
2017	70%	44%
2016	74%	44%
2015	77%	45%
2014	77%	46%
2013	77%	47%
2012	78%	48%
2011	77%	49%
2010	77%	51%
2009	79%	51%
2008	79%	51%
2007	80%	52%
2006	79%	53%
2005	78%	53%
2004	78%	54%
2003	78%	55%
2002	78%	55%
2001	77%	55%
2000	78%	55%
1999	76%	55%
1998	77%	57%
1997	77%	57%
1996	76%	58%
1995	76%	58%
1994	75%	58%
1993	75%	59%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	6%	4%
2022	6%	3%
2021	6%	3%
2020	5%	3%
2019	5%	3%
2018	3%	2%
2017	3%	2%
2016	2%	2%
2015	2%	2%
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,146 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $36,099 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

This School District

This State (NY)

Total Revenue

$102 MM

$78,541 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	$102 MM	$36 MM
2022	$100 MM	$36 MM
2021	$102 MM	$36 MM
2020	$100 MM	$36 MM
2019	$97 MM	$35 MM
2018	$94 MM	$34 MM
2017	$92 MM	$33 MM
2016	$93 MM	$32 MM
2015	$82 MM	$29 MM
2014	$87 MM	$31 MM
2012	$84 MM	$29 MM
2011	$83 MM	$29 MM
2010	$82 MM	$29 MM
2009	$82 MM	$29 MM
2008	$76 MM	$28 MM
2007	$73 MM	$27 MM
2006	$67 MM	$25 MM
2005	$62 MM	$24 MM
2004	$56 MM	$22 MM
2003	$55 MM	$21 MM
2002	$52 MM	$20 MM
2001	$50 MM	$19 MM
2000	$46 MM	$18 MM
1999	$43 MM	$17 MM
1998	$43 MM	$16 MM
1997	$40 MM	$15 MM
1996	$38 MM	$15 MM
1995	$37 MM	$14 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$99 MM

$80,737 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	$99 MM	$21 MM
2022	$97 MM	$22 MM
2021	$99 MM	$21 MM
2020	$97 MM	$22 MM
2019	$91 MM	$35 MM
2018	$88 MM	$34 MM
2017	$86 MM	$33 MM
2016	$87 MM	$31 MM
2015	$81 MM	$30 MM
2014	$82 MM	$29 MM
2012	$86 MM	$28 MM
2011	$82 MM	$30 MM
2010	$81 MM	$30 MM
2009	$78 MM	$28 MM
2008	$74 MM	$27 MM
2007	$82 MM	$26 MM
2006	$70 MM	$25 MM
2005	$60 MM	$24 MM
2004	$54 MM	$23 MM
2003	$52 MM	$24 MM
2002	$50 MM	$23 MM
2001	$48 MM	$21 MM
2000	$48 MM	$19 MM
1999	$43 MM	$17 MM
1998	$40 MM	$16 MM
1997	$37 MM	$15 MM
1996	$37 MM	$16 MM
1995	$36 MM	$15 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$37,146

$31,333

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	$36,454	$43,745
2022	$34,263	$44,052
2021	$36,598	$45,286
2020	$34,263	$44,052
2019	$32,567	$41,967
2018	$31,235	$37,783
2017	$30,616	$37,501
2016	$29,973	$36,257
2015	$25,764	$23,859
2014	$26,552	$33,260
2012	$24,759	$25,935
2011	$23,694	$26,364
2010	$23,311	$23,859
2009	$23,376	$21,692
2008	$22,207	$20,453
2007	$20,886	$18,556
2006	$19,672	$17,116
2005	$18,086	$16,764
2004	$16,877	$16,002
2003	$16,787	$14,881
2002	$16,559	$13,663
2001	$16,613	$12,690
2000	$15,770	$11,736
1999	$15,398	$11,068
1998	$15,493	$10,435
1997	$14,757	$9,995
1995	$14,489	$9,825
1992	$14,179	$8,101

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$36,099

$32,210

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	South Orangetown Central School District	New York
2023	$35,426	$25,493
2022	$33,319	$26,731
2021	$35,566	$26,391
2020	$33,319	$26,731
2019	$30,729	$42,427
2018	$29,252	$38,270
2017	$28,583	$36,628
2016	$27,798	$34,588
2015	$25,540	$24,841
2014	$25,001	$31,853
2012	$25,261	$25,203
2011	$23,394	$27,087
2010	$23,109	$24,841
2009	$22,446	$21,514
2008	$21,482	$20,169
2007	$23,626	$18,076
2006	$20,531	$17,357
2005	$17,493	$16,650
2004	$16,127	$16,888
2003	$16,042	$16,638
2002	$16,069	$15,352
2001	$16,077	$13,878
2000	$16,590	$12,449
1999	$15,565	$11,246
1998	$14,607	$10,823
1997	$13,732	$10,248
1995	$14,179	$9,858
1992	$14,786	$8,716

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best South Orangetown Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tappan Zee High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606

Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #22.

South Orangetown Middle School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

160 Van Wyck Rd
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1103

Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #33.

Cottage Lane Elementary School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

120 Cottage Ln
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1503

Gr: 3-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: n/an/a

William O Schaefer Elementary School

Add to Compare

140 Lester Dr
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 680-1303

Gr: K-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 #326 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 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 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 $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 2,739 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
: Top 30%
: 64% (Top 30%)
: 52% (Top 50%)
: 91% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education