White Plains City School District

5 Homeside Ln
White Plains, NY 10605-4299
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 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
4,806 Schools
# Students
6,782 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
592 Teachers
218,093 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#540 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
50%
52%
46%
49%
71%
78%
93%
87%
(2022-23)
11.5%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
59%
31%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
21%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,242 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,200 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$246 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$218 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,242
$31,405
Spending / Student
$32,200
$32,283

Best White Plains City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 North St
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Ridgeway
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Grandview Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Nosband Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Church St
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
175 W Post Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Orchard St
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 $32,200 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 6,782 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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