Top Rankings
White Plains City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,782 students in White Plains City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in White Plains City School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
6,782 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
592 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Plains City School District, which is ranked #549 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 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
59%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
11%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
21%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,508 is higher 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 $46,674 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$268 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$317 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$39,508
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$46,674
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best White Plains City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 North St
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
Gr: 9-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Ridgeway
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2081
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2081
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Grandview Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
Gr: 6-8 | 1,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Mamaroneck Avenue School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Nosband Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2286
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2286
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Church Street School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
295 Church St
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 422-2400
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 422-2400
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Post Road School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 W Post Rd
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 422-2320
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 422-2320
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
George Washington School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District manages 7 public schools serving 6,782 students.
What is the rank of White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District is ranked #549 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Plains City School District?
59% of White Plains City School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is White Plains City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,674 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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