Top Rankings
Nanuet 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 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,492 students in Nanuet 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 Nanuet Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
2,492 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nanuet Union Free School District, which is ranked #159 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
34%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
39%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,152 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,699 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,152
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,699
$32,183
Best Nanuet Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nanuet Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Highview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Highview Ave
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Grades: 3-4
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Grades: 5-6
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Grades: 5-8
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Blauvelt Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870
Grades: K-2
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nanuet Union Free School District?
Nanuet Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,492 students.
What is the rank of Nanuet Union Free School District?
Nanuet Union Free School District is ranked #159 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nanuet Union Free School District?
39% of Nanuet Union Free School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nanuet Union Free School District?
Nanuet 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 Nanuet Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,699 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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