Top Rankings
New Rochelle City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,823 students in New Rochelle City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New Rochelle City School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
10 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
9,823 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
768 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Rochelle City School District, which is ranked #477 of all 1,015 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 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
53%
30%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
22%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,806 in this school district is less 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 $30,345 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$293 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$298 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,806
$31,307
Spending / Student
$30,345
$32,183
Best New Rochelle City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Rochelle High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Clove Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 3,051 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Glenmore Dr
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4460
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4460
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
William B Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Broadfield Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4450
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4450
Grades: K-5
| 995 students
Rank: #44.
Albert Leonard Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Gerada Ln
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4339
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4339
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #55.
George M Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Iselin Dr
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4420
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4420
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
Trinity Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Pelham Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4440
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4440
Grades: K-5
| 851 students
Rank: #77.
Isaac E Young Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Centre Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4360
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Weyman Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4430
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4430
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Washington Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4401
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4401
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Barnard School
Magnet School
129 Barnard Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4386
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4386
Grades: PK-2
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Rochelle City School District?
New Rochelle City School District manages 10 public schools serving 9,823 students.
What is the rank of New Rochelle City School District?
New Rochelle City School District is ranked #477 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Rochelle City School District?
53% of New Rochelle City School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Rochelle City School District?
New Rochelle City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is New Rochelle City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,345 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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