Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Church Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Church Street School serves the entire district of White Plains, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.3 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Church Street School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Church Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Church Street School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2541 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
13%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Church Street School's ranking?
Church Street School is ranked #2541 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Church Street School often compared to?
Church Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mamaroneck Avenue School, Post Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Church Street School?
597 students attend Church Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Church Street School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Church Street School?
Church Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Church Street School offer ?
Church Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Church Street School part of?
Church Street School is part of White Plains City School District.
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