Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Hill School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Prospect Hill School serves the southern part of Pelham, NY, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prospect Hill School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Motto
Hail Prospect Hill
School Rankings
Prospect Hill School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Hill School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Hill School's ranking?
Prospect Hill School is ranked #239 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Prospect Hill School often compared to?
Prospect Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siwanoy School, Colonial School, Pound Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Prospect Hill School?
334 students attend Prospect Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Prospect Hill School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Hill School?
Prospect Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Hill School offer ?
Prospect Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prospect Hill School part of?
Prospect Hill School is part of Pelham Union Free School District.
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