Best Public Schools in Pelham, NY

Summary:

The city of Pelham, New York is home to 6 schools that are part of the Pelham Union Free School District, which is ranked 65th out of 865 school districts in New York and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The district serves students from elementary through high school, with 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

Several schools in the Pelham district stand out for their exceptional performance. Pelham Memorial High School is consistently ranked among the top high schools in New York, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in several Regents exams. Additionally, Prospect Hill School and Colonial School, both elementary schools, are also high-performing, ranking in the top 5% of elementary schools in the state and receiving 5-star ratings.

Overall, the schools in the Pelham Union Free School District demonstrate consistently high performance across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. The district significantly outperforms state averages in most areas, indicating a strong educational system that is effectively serving its students. While there are some differences in the free and reduced lunch rates across the schools, the district as a whole provides an excellent education to its students, with several standout schools that are among the top-performing in the state.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	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 Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	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 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	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Colonial School	Public	K-5	315 Highbrook Ave	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 738-2680	276	19	14.2		200 (72.5%)	4 (1.4%)	25 (9.1%)	18 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.5%)	93.8	123^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	95.0%		97.5	22^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	99.1%	101										78.3	90.5	81.3				72.3	97.6	87.5				62.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$18,107	$14	$18,093
Hutchinson School	Public	K-5	48 5th St	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 738-3640	357	29	12.4	23.0%	151 (42.3%)	31 (8.7%)	103 (28.9%)	34 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (9.8%)	83	361^st of 2445 public elementary schools	85.2%		81.4	408^th of 2439 public elementary schools	83.3%	47										66.1	59.7	67.2				73.2	70.8	75.0				61.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$19,802	$50	$19,752
Pelham Middle School	Public	6-8	28 Franklin Pl	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 738-8190	649	60	10.8		406 (62.6%)	33 (5.1%)	113 (17.4%)	35 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.6%)	92	112^th of 1504 public middle schools	92.6%		93	98^th of 1500 public middle schools	93.5%	14					90.6				100.0				73.6	73.2	88.1				83.0	86.1	47.8		96.6	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	99.6	97.4	$20,398	$54	$20,344
Pelham Memorial High School	Public	9-12	575 Colonial Ave	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 738-8110	875	75	11.6	14.5%	574 (65.6%)	56 (6.4%)	154 (17.6%)	47 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.9%)	82.3	82^nd of 1242 public high schools	93.4%		84.4	43^rd of 1228 public high schools	96.5%	39	52.6	82.3	97.8	79.7		99.1	90.3	98.6	69.9														98.7	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	98.9	$19,959	$50	$19,910
Prospect Hill School	Public	K-8	1000 Washington Ave	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 738-6690	325	26	12.7	2.5%	221 (68.0%)	13 (4.0%)	34 (10.5%)	22 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.8%)	93.9	120^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.1%		96.1	57^th of 2439 public elementary schools	97.7%	63										76.8	91.9	87.9				67.3	100.0	91.4				76.8	99.1	99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.1	99.4	$16,712	$14	$16,698
Siwanoy School	Public	K-5	489 Siwanoy Pl	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 738-7650	274	19	14.1		201 (73.4%)	8 (2.9%)	24 (8.8%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.6%)	95.8	67^th of 2445 public elementary schools	97.3%		95.8	69^th of 2439 public elementary schools	97.2%	2										80.9	93.3	86.5				85.1	93.3	81.1				69.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$17,013	$14	$16,999

Cities Near Pelham

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Rochelle	0.47 mi	10	413^th
Bronx	0.57 mi	469	606^th
Mount Vernon	0.8 mi	18	547^th
Yonkers	2.48 mi	41	603^rd
Eastchester	2.55 mi	7	84^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.

Best Public Schools in Pelham, NY

Siwanoy School

Prospect Hill School

Colonial School

Pelham Middle School

Hutchinson School

Pelham Memorial High School

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