Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pocantico Hills Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocantico Hills Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pocantico Hills Central School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pocantico Hills Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocantico Hills Central School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
31%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
39%
39%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocantico Hills Central School's ranking?
Pocantico Hills Central School is ranked #590 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pocantico Hills Central School often compared to?
Pocantico Hills Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traphagen School, Pearls Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pocantico Hills Central School?
322 students attend Pocantico Hills Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pocantico Hills Central School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocantico Hills Central School?
Pocantico Hills Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pocantico Hills Central School offer ?
Pocantico Hills Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocantico Hills Central School part of?
Pocantico Hills Central School is part of Pocantico Hills Central School District.
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