Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purchase 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 65-69% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Purchase School serves the northern part of Purchase, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 11.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purchase 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
Purchase School's student population of 385 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Purchase 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 Purchase School is 0.49, 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
#426 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)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 Purchase School's ranking?
Purchase School is ranked #426 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Purchase School often compared to?
Purchase Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel J Preston School, Harrison Avenue 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Purchase School?
385 students attend Purchase School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Purchase School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purchase School?
Purchase School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Purchase School offer ?
Purchase School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Purchase School part of?
Purchase School is part of Harrison Central School District.
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