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Suffern Central School District


At a glance
537thof 874 New York districts▲ 13
Better than 38% of New York districts
45 Mountain Ave
Hillburn, NY 10931-2002
·(845) 357-7783·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 38.6% of districts
6
Schools
3,845
Students
Top rankedSuffern Senior High School394th of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
Montebello Road School up 152 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Montebello Road School 8.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The Suffern Central School District in New York serves students from 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 537 out of 874 school districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools in the district, Suffern Senior High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 394 out of 1,234 high schools in New York and earning a 3-star rating. The high school has impressive test scores, with over 80% proficiency in several Regents exams, including Chemistry, Algebra II, and Global History and Geography. Additionally, the school boasts a 84.3% graduation rate and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate. In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools generally perform below the state average on the New York State Assessments, particularly in 8th grade Math and Science.

The district's spending per student ranges from $33,854 to $41,194, with the highest spending at Montebello Road School. Student-teacher ratios vary from 8.7 to 12.3, with the lowest ratio at Cherry Lane Elementary School. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district ranges from 37.04% at Suffern Senior High School to 42.74% at Suffern Middle School, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes.

Ranking:
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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.

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