Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgewood School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Edgewood School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgewood School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood School's ranking?
Edgewood School is ranked #274 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edgewood School often compared to?
Edgewood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Edgewood School?
360 students attend Edgewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edgewood School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edgewood School offer ?
Edgewood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood School part of?
Edgewood School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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