Top Rankings
Chappaqua Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,387 students in Chappaqua Central School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Chappaqua Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chappaqua Central School District are Douglas G Grafflin School, Seven Bridges Middle School and Westorchard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,696 Schools
# Students
3,509 Students
1,741,320 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
154,100 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chappaqua Central School District, which is ranked #24 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.3%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
69%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,998 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,955 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,998
$34,989
Spending / Student
$37,955
$36,024
Best Chappaqua Central School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas G Grafflin School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 King St
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7204
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7204
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Seven Bridges Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 Seven Bridges Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7203
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7203
Gr: 5-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Westorchard School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Granite Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7206
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7206
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Robert E Bell School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Senter St
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7202
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7202
Gr: 5-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Roaring Brook School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Quaker Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7205
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7205
Gr: K-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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