Top Rankings
Rye City 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,827 students in Rye City 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 Rye City School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
2,827 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Rye City School District, which is ranked #31 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%

Graduation Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
226 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
247 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
30 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,177 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
77%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
192
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
235
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
17
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $65,837 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,940 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$186 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$164 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$65,837
$31,307

Spending / Student
$57,940
$32,183

Best Rye City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rye High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 905 students
Rank: #22.
Milton School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Hewlett St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Rye Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Midland School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Midland Ave
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Osborn School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Osborn Rd
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rye City School District?
Rye City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,827 students.
What is the rank of Rye City School District?
Rye City School District is ranked #31 out of 1,015 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rye City School District?
77% of Rye City School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rye City School District?
Rye City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rye City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,940 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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