Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenacres School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenacres School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenacres 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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 Greenacres School's ranking?
Greenacres School is ranked #113 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Greenacres School?
339 students attend Greenacres School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Greenacres School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenacres School part of?
Greenacres School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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