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North Shore Central School District

112 Franklin Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1706
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

North Shore Central 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,514 students in North Shore Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in North Shore Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in North Shore Central School District are North Shore Senior High School, North Shore Middle School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. North Shore Central School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,514 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Shore Central School District, which is ranked #28 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#20 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
89%
52%
80%
49%
97%
78%
(21-22)
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,694 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,357 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,694
$31,324
Spending / Student
$45,357
$32,199

Best North Shore Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Glen Head Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 School St
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Shore Central School District?
North Shore Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,514 students.
What is the rank of North Shore Central School District?
North Shore Central School District is ranked #28 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 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore Central School District?
71% of North Shore Central School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shore Central School District?
North Shore 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 North Shore Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,357 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,514 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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