Top Rankings
Pearl River 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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,199 students in Pearl River 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 Schools in Pearl River Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,199 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pearl River Union Free School District, which is ranked #172 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%

Graduation Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
# Black Students
33 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,563 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
71%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
145
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
180
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,502 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,915 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$33,502
$31,307

Spending / Student
$38,915
$32,183

Best Pearl River Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Grades: K-4
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Evans Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Grades: 8-12
| 926 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Gilbert Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Grades: 5-7
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,199 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District is ranked #172 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Union Free School District?
71% of Pearl River Union Free School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River 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 Pearl River Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,915 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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