Top Rankings
Pelham 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
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 6 public schools serving 2,756 students in Pelham Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pelham Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,756 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pelham Union Free School District, which is ranked #68 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
168 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
453 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
29%
# Black Students
145 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,753 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
64%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
195
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
233
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
7
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,170 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,579 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,170
$31,353
Spending / Student
$35,579
$32,230
Best Pelham Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Colonial Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #22.
Colonial School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Highbrook Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Siwanoy School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
489 Siwanoy Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Pelham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Franklin Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #66.
Hutchinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 5th St
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,756 students.
What is the rank of Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District is ranked #68 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham Union Free School District?
64% of Pelham Union Free School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pelham Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,579 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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