Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Hinsdale’s public schools outscore 80% of New York districts
In Hinsdale, 62% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hinsdale, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% 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.
Hinsdale’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 707 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hinsdale’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,020 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Hinsdale’s grade
A−: better than 80% of New York school districts. Test scores are above the New York average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hinsdale, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central School
Grades PK–12 · 349 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Hinsdale’s public schools are run by Hinsdale Central School District, which also serves Ischua and Olean. Parts of Hinsdale (11% of its land) are served by Cuba-Rushford 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 above the state in reading
Hinsdale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Hinsdale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale | A− | Hinsdale Central |
| Ischua | — | Hinsdale Central PK–12 · Franklinville Central PK–12 · Cuba-Rushford Central PK–12 |
| Olean | B | Olean City PK–12 · Portville Central PK–12 · Hinsdale Central PK–12 |
| Portville | A− | Portville Central |
| Cuba | B+ | Cuba-Rushford Central |
| Clarksville | — | Bolivar-Richburg Central PK–12 · Portville Central PK–12 · Cuba-Rushford Central PK–12 |
| Humphrey | — | Ellicottville Central |
2 of the 6 neighbors share Hinsdale Central with Hinsdale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Hinsdale
1 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 Hinsdale’s schools
Are Hinsdale’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hinsdale children attend outscore 80% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hinsdale in?
Hinsdale Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 349 students in 1 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hinsdale are served by Cuba-Rushford Central.
How much does Hinsdale spend per student?
$30,020 in Hinsdale Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Hinsdale families are saying about school.
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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.