Top Rankings
Katonah-Lewisboro 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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,817 students in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (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
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,817 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, which is ranked #50 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
99 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
342 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
29%
# Black Students
27 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,152 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
193 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
206
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
17
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,780 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,777 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,780
$31,353
Spending / Student
$37,777
$32,230
Best Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Jay High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 N Salem Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7212
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7212
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: #22.
Katonah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Huntville Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7702
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7702
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Increase Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
186 Waccabuc Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7155
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7155
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Meadow Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Smith Ridge Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7902
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7902
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
John Jay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 N Salem Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7502
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7502
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,817 students.
What is the rank of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District is ranked #50 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
76% of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,777 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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