ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Bethlehem Central School District

700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Bethlehem Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,719 students in Bethlehem Central School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Bethlehem Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,703 Schools
# Students
4,092 Students
1,750,092 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
153,310 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bethlehem Central School District, which is ranked #106 of all 1,009 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#95 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
75%
52%
68%
49%
93%
78%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
82%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,458 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,482
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,458
$32,183

Best Bethlehem Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Glenmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
328 Rte 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-1154
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,092 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links