Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Seely Place School ranks in the top 5% 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 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Seely Place School serves a central area in Scarsdale, NY, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seely Place School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Seely Place School's student population of 391 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seely Place School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seely Place School is 0.69, 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
#108 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
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)7.2%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seely Place School's ranking?
Seely Place School is ranked #108 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Seely Place School often compared to?
Seely Place Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Seely Place School?
391 students attend Seely Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Seely Place School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seely Place School?
Seely Place School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seely Place School offer ?
Seely Place School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seely Place School part of?
Seely Place School is part of Edgemont Union Free School District.
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