Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pocantico Hills Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocantico Hills Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pocantico Hills Central School's student population of 339 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocantico Hills Central School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocantico Hills Central School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocantico Hills Central School's ranking?
Pocantico Hills Central School is ranked #940 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pocantico Hills Central School often compared to?
Pocantico Hills Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traphagen School, Pearls Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pocantico Hills Central School?
339 students attend Pocantico Hills Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pocantico Hills Central School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocantico Hills Central School?
Pocantico Hills Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pocantico Hills Central School offer ?
Pocantico Hills Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocantico Hills Central School part of?
Pocantico Hills Central School is part of Pocantico Hills Central School District.
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