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Schools in Stanford · Pine Plains Central School District

Stanford’s public schools score below 53% of New York districts on tests and graduation

42% of students in Stanford’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Stanford, 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.

#422of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 73% 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
42%
▼ 7 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 0 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$41.1K
▲ 19% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
8.5
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
780 students on the public path
In brief

Stanford’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 42% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $41,085 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary and one middle school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center, then Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Millbrook School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Stanford’s grade

B− Test scoresC Graduation

B−: better than 47% of New York school districts, #422 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 47%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1069)Better than 48%
Towns in Dutchess County (20)Better than 30%
CB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 320 test results and a graduating class of 77 could put Stanford anywhere from C to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 73% of Stanford’s students in the tested grades sat them (327 in math, 314 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–1Cold Spring Early Learning CenterPine Plains Central School DistrictNo scores
2–5Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Centerin Pine PlainsC+
6–12Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High Schoolin Pine PlainsA−

Stanford’s public schools are run by Pine Plains Central School District, which also serves Ancram, Gallatin, Milan and Pine Plains. Parts of Stanford (14%, 4% and 3% of its land) are served by Northeast Central, Rhinebeck Central and Millbrook 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.

Pine Plains Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 780 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 8.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$41,085NY $34,607 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 48.9% · 314 students tested
Math47%
State average 46.5% · 327 students tested

Stanford vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
StanfordB−Pine Plains Central
ClintonC+Rhinebeck Central PK–12 · Hyde Park Central K–12
WashingtonA−Millbrook Central
AmeniaD−Northeast Central
MilanBRed Hook Central PK–12 · Pine Plains Central PK–12
North EastD−Northeast Central
Pine PlainsB−Pine Plains Central

2 of the 6 neighbors share Pine Plains Central with Stanford, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Stanford

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).

District schools in Stanfordby address
Cold Spring Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Stanfordville
144 students10:1Rate it →
Also serving Stanfordin other towns
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Pine Plains
C+
210 students9:1Rate it →
Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 6–12 · Pine Plains
A−
426 students8:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Millbrook School
High · Grades 9–12 · Millbrook
Private · Nonsectarian
330 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Stanford’s schools

Are Stanford’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Stanford children attend score below 53% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #422 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Stanford in?

Pine Plains Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 780 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Stanford are served by Northeast Central, Rhinebeck Central and Millbrook Central.

What is Stanford’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Pine Plains Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Stanford spend per student?

$41,085 in Pine Plains Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Stanford?

Yes: Millbrook School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 330 students).

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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.