Best Public Schools in North Salem, NY

Summary:

The North Salem Central School District in New York is home to two high-performing schools: North Salem Middle School/High School and Pequenakonck Elementary School. These schools serve students from the affluent community of North Salem, providing a quality education that consistently ranks among the top in the state.

North Salem Middle School/High School is the standout of the district, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 5% of high schools in New York. With a 97.8% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.1% dropout rate, the school boasts exceptional academic performance, outpacing the state average on ELA and Math assessments across grades 6-8. In contrast, Pequenakonck Elementary School, while still a strong performer, ranks in the top third of elementary schools statewide.

Both schools benefit from a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating an affluent student population, and higher-than-average spending per student. The smaller class sizes at the secondary level, with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6 compared to 9.3 at the elementary school, may contribute to the strong academic outcomes. Overall, the North Salem Central School District provides a high-quality education, with the middle/high school being a particular standout in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						% 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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents English 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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 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
North Salem Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	230 June Rd	North Salem	10560	Westchester County	North Salem Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 669-5414	547	71	7.6	19.6%	388 (70.9%)	12 (2.2%)	118 (21.6%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	85.6	35^th of 1228 public high schools	97.1%		84.9	43^rd of 1190 public high schools	96.4%	8	97.4	96.5	94.0	98.2	93.7	95.3				50.7	61.7	73.9				32.9	70.4	74.4	99.0	99.2	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.2	99.5	99.8	$32,398	$152	$32,246
Pequenakonck Elementary School	Public	K-5	173 June Rd	North Salem	10560	Westchester County	North Salem Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 669-5317	438	47	9.3	16.4%	330 (75.3%)	10 (2.3%)	78 (17.8%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	64.4	807^th of 2439 public elementary schools	66.9%		62.8	851^st of 2434 public elementary schools	65.0%	44							50.0	50.0	65.1				55.7	65.5	57.1				98.6	99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.8	99.3	99.5	$28,342	$553	$27,789

Cities Near North Salem

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Goldens Bridge	3.26 mi	1	56^th
Cross River	3.92 mi	2	41^st
Somers	4.53 mi	2	116^th
Lincolndale	5.69 mi	2	45^th
Mahopac	6.59 mi	5	249^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.