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Schools in Shandaken · Onteora Central School District

Shandaken’s public schools outscore 57% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Shandaken, 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.

#323of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 72% 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
48%
▼ 1 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▼ 4 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$50.9K
▲ 47% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
8.3
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,043 students on the public path
In brief

Shandaken’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1038 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Shandaken’s, its schools beat 77%, higher than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 72% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Shandaken’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $50,891 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Onteora Middle School, then Onteora 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 Shandaken’s grade

B− Test scoresB− Graduation

B: better than 57% of New York school districts, #323 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 57%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1038)Better than 77%
Towns in Ulster County (20)Better than 60%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 411 test results and a graduating class of 102 could put Shandaken anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 72% of Shandaken’s students in the tested grades sat them (426 in math, 396 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B+
6–8Onteora Middle Schoolin BoicevilleD
9–12Onteora High Schoolin BoicevilleA

Shandaken’s public schools are run by Onteora Central School District, which also serves Hurley, Lexington, Olive and Woodstock. Parts of Shandaken (2% of its land) are served by Margaretville 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.

Onteora Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,043 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 8.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$50,891NY $34,607 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading48%
State average 48.9% · 396 students tested
Math43%
State average 46.5% · 426 students tested

Shandaken vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ShandakenBOnteora Central
OliveBOnteora Central
MiddletownC+Margaretville Central
Hardenburgh—Livingston Manor Central PK–12 · Margaretville Central PK–12
WoodstockBOnteora Central
Denning—Tri-Valley Central
Lexington—Hunter-Tannersville Central PK–12 · Onteora Central K–12
HunterB−Hunter-Tannersville Central

3 of the 7 neighbors share Onteora Central with Shandaken, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Shandaken

4 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 Shandakenin other towns
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Boiceville
C−
236 students7:1Rate it →
Woodstock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Woodstock
B+
189 students8:1Rate it →
Onteora Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Boiceville
D
248 students8:1Rate it →
Onteora High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Boiceville
A
370 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Shandaken’s schools

Are Shandaken’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Shandaken children attend outscore 57% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #323 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Shandaken in?

Onteora Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,043 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Shandaken are served by Margaretville Central.

Where do Shandaken kids go to high school?

Onteora High School in Boiceville, with 370 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Shandaken’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Onteora Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Shandaken spend per student?

$50,891 in Onteora 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.