Top Rankings
Scarsdale 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,678 students in Scarsdale Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Scarsdale Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Scarsdale Union Free School District are Greenacres School, Scarsdale Senior High School and Fox Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Scarsdale Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,678 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
414 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Scarsdale Union Free School District, which is ranked #13 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 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,155 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
25%
10%
# Hispanic Students
386 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
45 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,704 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
382 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
366
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
343
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
382
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
382
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
394
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
381
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
365
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
4
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,917 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 $39,180 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,917
$31,353
Spending / Student
$39,180
$32,230
Best Scarsdale Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenacres School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41 Huntington Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Scarsdale Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1057 Post Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fox Meadow School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
59 Brewster Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Heathcote School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Palmer Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Quaker Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Weaver St
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Roosevelt Pl
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Scarsdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Mamaroneck Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Grades: 6-10
| 1,131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,678 students.
What is the rank of Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District is ranked #13 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scarsdale Union Free School District?
58% of Scarsdale Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,180 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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