Best Public Schools in South Salem, NY

Summary:

The city of South Salem, New York is home to a single standout elementary school, Meadow Pond Elementary School, which is part of the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. This district is ranked 83 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadow Pond Elementary School is a high-performing school that has consistently ranked in the top 15% of New York elementary schools over the past three school years. The school's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are significantly higher than the state averages, with some grades achieving proficiency rates over 80%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 8.19% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.4, indicating a relatively small class size.

The data suggests that Meadow Pond Elementary School is providing a quality education to its students. The school's consistent academic achievements, significant resource allocation, and desirable student-teacher ratio make it a standout option for families in the South Salem area. While the school's performance may be influenced by various factors, the data highlights the school's exceptional educational outcomes and its position as a highly regarded institution within the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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 Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th 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
Meadow Pond Elementary School	Public	K-5	185 Smith Ridge Rd	South Salem	10590	Westchester County	Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 763-7902	331	36	9.1	7.6%	230 (69.5%)	2 (0.6%)	61 (18.4%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	81.4	403^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	83.5%		87.4	270^th of 2439 public elementary schools	88.9%	133	72.2	56.6	68.1	82.1	64.8	72.9	50.0	98.2	98.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.5	99.4	99.1	$27,114	$348	$26,766

Cities Near South Salem

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pound Ridge	3.4 mi	1	80^th
Cross River	3.75 mi	2	38^th
Bedford	5.92 mi	3	136^th
Goldens Bridge	6.13 mi	1	21^st
North Salem	7.11 mi	2	125^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.