Top Rankings
Hastings-On-Hudson 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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,598 students in Hastings-On-Hudson 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 Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,598 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District, which is ranked #41 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
68%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,951 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,435 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,951
$31,405
Spending / Student
$35,435
$32,283
Best Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Lefurgy Ave
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6270
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6270
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hastings High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Mt Hope Blvd
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6250
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Farragut Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Farragut Ave
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6230
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6230
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District?
Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,598 students.
What is the rank of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District?
Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District is ranked #41 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District?
68% of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District?
Hastings-On-Hudson 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 Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,435 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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