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Post Road School vs. George Washington School

Should you attend Post Road School or George Washington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Post Road School
175 W Post Rd
White Plains, NY 10606
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
George Washington School
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Post Road School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
599 students
600 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Post Road School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Washington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Post Road School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Washington School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
55 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Washington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Post Road School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the White Plains City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the White Plains City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2820 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3222 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Post Road School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Washington School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Post Road School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the White Plains City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the White Plains City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Post Road School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the White Plains City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the White Plains City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Post Road School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the White Plains City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the White Plains City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Post Road School by grade.
This chart displays the students of George Washington School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
99
101
Grade 1 Students
99
93
Grade 2 Students
99
100
Grade 3 Students
104
97
Grade 4 Students
98
107
Grade 5 Students
100
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Post Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Washington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Post Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Washington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Post Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Washington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Post Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Washington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Post Road School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Washington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the White Plains City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Post Road School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the White Plains City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Washington School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the White Plains City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Post Road School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the White Plains City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Washington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the White Plains City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Post Road School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the White Plains City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Washington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the White Plains City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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