Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenacres School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenacres School serves the northern part of Scarsdale, NY, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenacres School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greenacres School's student population of 354 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenacres School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenacres School is 0.66, 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
#12 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
34.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenacres School's ranking?
Greenacres School is ranked #12 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Greenacres School often compared to?
Greenacres Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadow School, Heathcote School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Greenacres School?
354 students attend Greenacres School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Greenacres School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenacres School?
Greenacres School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greenacres School offer ?
Greenacres School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenacres School part of?
Greenacres School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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