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Schools in Hamilton · Hamilton Central School District

Hamilton’s public schools outscore 84% of New York districts

In Hamilton, 64% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hamilton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#82of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 83% 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.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 15 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$25.5K
▼ 26% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.3
NY 11.2
Schools in town
0
542 students on the public path
In brief

Hamilton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1055 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hamilton’s, its schools beat 99%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,473 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 Hamilton Junior-Senior High School. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hamilton’s grade

A− Test scores

A−: better than 84% of New York school districts, #82 of 755 New York towns. Test scores are above the New York average; there is no graduation rate to add.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1055)Better than 99%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 244 test results could put Hamilton anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 83% of Hamilton’s students in the tested grades sat them (240 in math, 247 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hamilton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Hamilton Elementary SchoolHamilton Central School DistrictB
6–12Hamilton Junior-Senior High SchoolHamilton Central School DistrictB+

Hamilton’s public schools are run by Hamilton Central School District, which also serves Hamilton and Lebanon. 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.

Hamilton Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 542 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 11.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,473NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 48.9% · 247 students tested
Math60%
State average 46.5% · 240 students tested

Hamilton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Hamilton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HamiltonA−Hamilton Central
Hamilton (town)B−Hamilton Central PK–12 · Sherburne-Earlville Central PK–12
MadisonDMadison Central
LebanonB−Sherburne-Earlville Central PK–12 · Hamilton Central PK–12

2 of the 3 neighbors share Hamilton Central with Hamilton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Hamilton

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).

Also serving Hamiltonin other towns
Hamilton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
256 students12:1Rate it →
Hamilton Junior-Senior High School
High · Grades 6–12
B+
286 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Hamilton’s schools

Are Hamilton’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hamilton children attend outscore 84% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #82 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hamilton in?

Hamilton Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 542 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

How much does Hamilton spend per student?

$25,473 in Hamilton Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.