Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns

200 N Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591-2696
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,021 students in Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% 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
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,021 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns, which is ranked #349 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 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#327 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
46%
53%
49%
74%
78%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
61%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
30%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,788 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,091 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,788
$31,307
Spending / Student
$41,091
$32,183

Best Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sleepy Hollow High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-8838
Grades: 9-12
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving Interm School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 S Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4442
Grades: 3-5
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Paulding School
154 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-5526
Grades: PK-2
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
W L Morse School
30 Pocantico St
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4144
Grades: 1-2
| 425 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns manages 4 public schools serving 2,021 students.
What is the rank of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns is ranked #349 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
61% of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,091 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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