Top Rankings
Garrison Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Garrison Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Garrison Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,818 Schools
# Students
215 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Garrison Union Free School District, which is ranked #147 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
30%
# Black Students
n/a
389,125 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
164 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
18
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $49,428 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $54,060 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$12 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$49,428
$31,307

Spending / Student
$54,060
$32,183

Best Garrison Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrison Union Free School District?
Garrison Union Free School District manages 1 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Garrison Union Free School District?
Garrison Union Free School District is ranked #147 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrison Union Free School District?
76% of Garrison Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrison Union Free School District?
Garrison Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Garrison Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $54,060 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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