Best Public Schools in Cross River, NY

Summary:

The city of Cross River, New York is home to two exceptional schools, John Jay High School and John Jay Middle School, both part of the highly-ranked Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. These schools have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, with John Jay High School ranking among the top 50 high schools in New York and both schools earning high ratings from SchoolDigger.

John Jay High School is a standout institution, with a statewide ranking of 48 out of 1,242 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates exceeding 90% in several subjects. John Jay Middle School also shines, with a statewide ranking of 165 out of 1,504 middle schools and a 4-star rating. The school's students demonstrate high proficiency on the New York State Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

Both schools benefit from significant resource allocation, with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. This investment in education is reflected in the schools' exceptional academic outcomes and their ability to provide a supportive learning environment for their students. The Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District's commitment to excellence is evident in the consistent high rankings and strong performance of its schools, making them a standout choice for families in the Cross River area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Jay Middle School	Public	6-8	40 N Salem Rd	Cross River	10518	Westchester County	Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 763-7502	662	68	9.7	7.4%	505 (76.3%)	11 (1.7%)	72 (10.9%)	24 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.3%)	86.8	165^th of 1504 public middle schools	89.0%		84.7	187^th of 1500 public middle schools	87.5%	22			100.0				100.0	68.1	66.3	79.2	75.4	70.2	74.9	47.4	99.4	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.9	$26,408	$399	$26,009
John Jay High School	Public	9-12	60 N Salem Rd	Cross River	10518	Westchester County	Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 763-7212	917	84	10.9	8.6%	719 (78.4%)	7 (0.8%)	115 (12.5%)	27 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.2%)	83.9	48^th of 1242 public high schools	96.1%		83.1	64^th of 1228 public high schools	94.8%	16	97.9	88.6	78.1	98.2	57.1	97.4	93.9								98.8	98.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.1	98.8	99.9	$28,304	$401	$27,902

Cities Near Cross River

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Goldens Bridge	2.91 mi	1	56^th
Pound Ridge	4.33 mi	1	132^nd
South Salem	4.52 mi	1	49^th
Bedford	4.76 mi	3	136^th
Katonah	4.87 mi	1	28^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.