Top Rankings
Smithtown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,437 students in Smithtown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Smithtown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
7,437 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
676 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked #115 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 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
75%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,321 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,524 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$263 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$257 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,321
$31,371
Spending / Student
$34,524
$32,248
Best Smithtown Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School-west
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Smithtown High School East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Mills Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Saint James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Great Hollow Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Nesaquake Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tackan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Midwood Ave
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Accompsett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 Meadow Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Smithtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Accompsett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lincoln St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Plaisted Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,437 students.
What is the rank of Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown Central School District is ranked #115 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown Central School District?
75% of Smithtown Central School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithtown Central School District?
Smithtown 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 Smithtown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,524 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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