Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fishers Island School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fishers Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fishers Island School's student population of 56 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Fishers Island School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishers Island School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishers Island School's ranking?
Fishers Island School is ranked #1097 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fishers Island School?
The graduation rate of Fishers Island School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fishers Island School?
56 students attend Fishers Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fishers Island School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishers Island School?
Fishers Island School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fishers Island School offer ?
Fishers Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fishers Island School part of?
Fishers Island School is part of Fishers Island Union Free School District.
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