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Peekskill City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,809 students in Peekskill City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Peekskill City School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
3,809 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peekskill City School District, which is ranked #922 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 88% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#932 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
78%
Graduation Rate
88%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
77%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,062 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,777 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$121 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,062
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,777
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Peekskill City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peekskill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1072 Elm St
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Oakside School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Decatur Ave
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-1591
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-1591
Gr: 2-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Horton Dr
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-2284
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-2284
Gr: 2-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Peekskill Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 Ringgold St
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4542
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
980 Pemart Ave
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-6992
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-6992
Gr: PK | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Depew St
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-0093
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-0093
Gr: K-2 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peekskill City School District?
Peekskill City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,809 students.
What is the rank of Peekskill City School District?
Peekskill City School District is ranked #922 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peekskill City School District?
77% of Peekskill City School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peekskill City School District?
Peekskill 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 Peekskill City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,777 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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