Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY-SA 4.0Nassau’s public schools outscore 83% of New York districts
Math proficiency in Nassau’s districts is 66%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nassau, 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 85% 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.
Nassau’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1111 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Nassau’s, its schools beat 97%, higher than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 66% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,791 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Howard L Goff School, then Columbia 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.
What’s behind Nassau’s grade
A−: better than 83% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Nassau, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Nassau
Howard L Goff School
Grades 6–8 · 948 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in East Greenbush
7th grade in Nassau
Howard L Goff School
Grades 6–8 · 948 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in East Greenbush
8th grade in Nassau
Howard L Goff School
Grades 6–8 · 948 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in East Greenbush
9th grade in Nassau
Columbia High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Greenbush
10th grade in Nassau
Columbia High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Greenbush
Nassau’s public schools are run by East Greenbush Central School District, which also serves East Greenbush, Nassau, North Greenbush and Schodack. 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
Nassau vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Nassau’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | A− | East Greenbush Central |
| Nassau (town) | A− | East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12 |
| Schodack | A− | East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Schodack Central K–12 |
All 2 neighbors share East Greenbush Central with Nassau, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Nassau
7 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 Nassau’s schools
Are Nassau’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Nassau children attend outscore 83% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Nassau in?
East Greenbush Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,085 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Nassau kids go to high school?
Columbia High School in East Greenbush, with 1,272 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Nassau’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in East Greenbush Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Nassau spend per student?
$23,791 in East Greenbush Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Nassau 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.