Best Public Schools in Katonah, NY

Summary:

The city of Katonah, New York is home to a single standout public elementary school, Katonah Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the highly-ranked Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. This exceptional school consistently outperforms state and district averages on New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 78.85% to 88.68% in English Language Arts and 83.02% to 85.25% in Math, far exceeding the state averages.

Katonah Elementary School's academic excellence extends beyond core subjects, with 5th-grade students achieving a 75.41% proficiency rate in Science, compared to the state average of 45.02%. The school's strong performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, where it has consistently placed among the top 176 out of 2,445 elementary schools in New York, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This success may be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1 and its high spending per student of $36,888 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Overall, Katonah Elementary School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality learning experience for its students and consistently delivering outstanding academic results. The school's recognition as one of the best in the state is a testament to the dedication and hard work of its teachers, staff, and students, making it a desirable choice for families in the Katonah-Lewisboro area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Katonah Elementary School	Public	K-5	106 Huntville Rd	Katonah	10536	Westchester County	Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 763-7702	405	33	12.3	8.6%	300 (74.1%)	8 (2.0%)	49 (12.1%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.1%)	91.1	176^th of 2445 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.6	212^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.3%	36	88.7	78.9	87.1	83.3	83.0	85.3	75.4	99.3	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.8	$36,396	$223	$36,173

Cities Near Katonah

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bedford Hills	2.49 mi	2	47^th
Goldens Bridge	2.64 mi	1	23^rd
Lincolndale	2.92 mi	2	8^th
Somers	3.68 mi	2	193^rd
Cross River	4.05 mi	2	42^nd

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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.