Croton-Harmon Union Free School District

10 Gerstein St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520-2303
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,555 students in Croton-Harmon Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Croton-Harmon Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,555 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District, which is ranked #111 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#102 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
70%
52%
72%
49%
94%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%
(2022-23)
10.3%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
69%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,352 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,318 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,352
$31,405
Spending / Student
$32,318
$32,283

Best Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Croton-harmon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
36 Old Post Rd S
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2147
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pierre Van Cortlandt School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3 Glen Pl
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2191
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Carrie E Tompkins School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8 Gerstein St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Croton-Harmon Union Free School District?
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,555 students.
What is the rank of Croton-Harmon Union Free School District?
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is ranked #111 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Croton-Harmon Union Free School District?
69% of Croton-Harmon Union Free School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Croton-Harmon Union Free School District?
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Croton-Harmon Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,318 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,555 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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