Top Rankings
Pelham 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,793 students in Pelham Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pelham Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,793 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pelham Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 788 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
62%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
164 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
473 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
141 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,775 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
64%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
189
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
9
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,108 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,797
$31,087
Spending / Student
$35,108
$31,956
Best Pelham Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Memorial High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Colonial Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 924 students
Rank: #22.
Colonial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Highbrook Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Franklin Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Prospect Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Siwanoy School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
489 Siwanoy Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Hutchinson School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 50th St
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,793 students.
What is the rank of Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District is ranked #81 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham Union Free School District?
64% of Pelham Union Free School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Pelham Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,108 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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