Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garrison School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Garrison School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district and covers approximately 20.7 square miles in Garrison, NY. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garrison School's student population of 208 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Garrison School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrison School is 0.39, 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
#784 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
77%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrison School's ranking?
Garrison School is ranked #784 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Garrison School often compared to?
Garrison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haldane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Garrison School?
208 students attend Garrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Garrison School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrison School?
Garrison School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garrison School offer ?
Garrison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garrison School part of?
Garrison School is part of Garrison Union Free School District.
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