Top Rankings
Scarsdale 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 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,703 students in Scarsdale Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Scarsdale Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Scarsdale Union Free School District are Greenacres School, Heathcote School and Fox Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Scarsdale Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,703 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
414 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scarsdale Union Free School District, which is ranked #13 of all 1,009 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 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
25%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
57%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,732 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 $38,972 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,732
$31,307
Spending / Student
$38,972
$32,183
Best Scarsdale Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenacres School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41 Huntington Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Heathcote School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Palmer Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Fox Meadow School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
59 Brewster Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Quaker Ridge School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Weaver St
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Scarsdale Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1057 Post Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Scarsdale Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
134 Mamaroneck Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Gr: 6-11 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Edgewood School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Roosevelt Pl
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,703 students.
What is the rank of Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale Union Free School District is ranked #13 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scarsdale Union Free School District?
57% of Scarsdale Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scarsdale Union Free School District?
Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,972 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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