Cherry Lane Elementary School

1 Heather Dr
Suffern, NY 10901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherry Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Cherry Lane Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Together, We Can Build Something Beautiful.
School Mascot
Mountie Tigers

School Rankings

Cherry Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Lane Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2073 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
52%
45-49%
49%
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
59%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mountie Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherry Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Lane Elementary School is ranked #2073 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cherry Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Link Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cherry Lane Elementary School?
272 students attend Cherry Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cherry Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Lane Elementary School?
Cherry Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cherry Lane Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cherry Lane Elementary School part of?
Cherry Lane Elementary School is part of Suffern Central School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
CLES Veterans Day - School Closed
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
CLES Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
CLES Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
CLES Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 29, 2025 (Monday)
CLES Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed
January 19, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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