Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quaker Ridge 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 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quaker Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Quaker Ridge School's student population of 513 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quaker Ridge 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 Quaker Ridge School is 0.58, 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
#232 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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 Quaker Ridge School's ranking?
Quaker Ridge School is ranked #232 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Quaker Ridge School often compared to?
Quaker Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heathcote School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Quaker Ridge School?
513 students attend Quaker Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Quaker Ridge School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quaker Ridge School?
Quaker Ridge School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quaker Ridge School offer ?
Quaker Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quaker Ridge School part of?
Quaker Ridge School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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