Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Berlin’s public schools score below 80% of New York districts on tests and graduation
39% of students in Berlin’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Berlin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Berlin’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1149 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Berlin’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Berlin’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $38,379 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Berlin Middle School/High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Berlin’s grade
C−: better than 20% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Berlin, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Berlin
Berlin Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 7:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Berlin
Berlin Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 323 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cherry Plain
7th grade in Berlin
Berlin Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 323 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cherry Plain
8th grade in Berlin
Berlin Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 323 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cherry Plain
9th grade in Berlin
Berlin Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 323 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cherry Plain
10th grade in Berlin
Berlin Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 323 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cherry Plain
Berlin’s public schools are run by Berlin Central School District, which also serves Grafton, Petersburgh, Poestenkill and Stephentown. Parts of Berlin (9% of its land) are served by Averill Park Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Berlin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Berlin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | C− | Berlin Central |
| Petersburgh | C | Berlin Central PK–12 · Hoosick Falls Central PK–12 |
| Sand Lake | A− | Averill Park Central |
| Stephentown | C | Berlin Central PK–12 · New Lebanon Central PK–12 |
| Poestenkill | B+ | Berlin Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12 |
| Grafton | C+ | Berlin Central PK–12 · Brunswick Central PK–12 |
4 of the 5 neighbors share Berlin Central with Berlin, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Berlin
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Berlin’s schools
Are Berlin’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Berlin children attend score below 80% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Berlin in?
Berlin Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 579 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Berlin are served by Averill Park Central.
What is Berlin’s graduation rate?
70–79% of the class of 2023 in Berlin Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Berlin spend per student?
$38,379 in Berlin Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Berlin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Berlin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.