Top Rankings
Katonah-Lewisboro 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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,788 students in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, which is ranked #50 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
76%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,194 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,170 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,194
$31,307
Spending / Student
$38,170
$32,183
Best Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Jay High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 N Salem Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7212
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7212
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #22.
Katonah Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Huntville Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7702
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7702
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Increase Miller Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
186 Waccabuc Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7155
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7155
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Meadow Pond Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Smith Ridge Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7902
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7902
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
John Jay Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 N Salem Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7502
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7502
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District is ranked #50 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
76% of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District?
Katonah-Lewisboro 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 Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,170 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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