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Suffern Central School District

45 Mountain Ave
Hillburn, NY 10931-2002
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,824 students in Suffern Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Suffern Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,824 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Suffern Central School District, which is ranked #396 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#352 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
52%
52%
49%
83%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
43%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
35%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,287 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 $35,835 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
$143 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,287
$31,324
Spending / Student
$35,835
$32,199

Best Suffern Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suffern Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
49 Viola Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Sloatsburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Second St
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
(845) 753-2720
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Suffern Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Hemion Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Richard P Connor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Cypress Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-2858
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Viola Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
557 Rt 202
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-8315
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Cherry Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Heather Dr
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Montebello Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Montebello Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-4466
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Suffern Central School District?
Suffern Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,824 students.
What is the rank of Suffern Central School District?
Suffern Central School District is ranked #396 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Suffern Central School District?
43% of Suffern Central School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suffern Central School District?
Suffern 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 Suffern Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,835 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: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,824 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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