Elementary Schools in Yonkers City School District


Summary:

The Yonkers City School District in New York is home to 30 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole struggles academically, ranking 645 out of 865 districts in the state, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for high student achievement within the district.

Two elementary schools in particular stand out as exceptional performers. Pearls Hawthorne School, a magnet school, consistently ranks among the top 90 elementary schools in New York, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Similarly, Casimir Pulaski School, another magnet school, ranks in the top 500 elementary schools statewide and boasts proficiency rates of 60-80% in core academic subjects. These two schools prove that the Yonkers City School District can operate highly successful elementary schools that rival the top performers across New York.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing many of the district's elementary schools. A majority of the schools have very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Additionally, while a few schools excel, many others struggle with proficiency rates well below the state average, suggesting stark performance gaps within the district. Addressing these disparities and replicating the strategies of the highest-performing magnet schools could be key focus areas for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Yonkers City School District.

District Detail

 1 Larkin Ctr
Yonkers, NY 10701-2756

 (914) 376-8100

SchoolDigger Rank:
645th of 865 New York districts

See the 2024 New York District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 24,013

Primary Schools: 30
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 1
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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.





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