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Purchase School

Public Grades K-5

236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Purchase School is an exceptional elementary school located in Purchase, New York, serving 364 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Harrison Central School District, which is ranked 140 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purchase School consistently delivers outstanding academic results, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 83.72% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 71.54% and the state average of 56.61%. In Math, 87.1% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 72.38% and the state average of 59.7%. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of New York elementary schools in recent years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the White Plains City School District and the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, Purchase School significantly outperforms its counterparts in both ELA and Math proficiency rates across all grade levels. This consistent academic excellence can be attributed to the school's dedicated staff, supportive learning environment, and the engagement of the school community.

385

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$33,344

Per pupil spending ?

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2995 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577-2596

(914) 630-3172

District: Harrison Central School District

Students who attend Purchase School usually attend:

Middle:	Louis M Klein Middle School
High:	Harrison High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

9.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (80% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of New York elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg73%

New York avg55%

236^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Harrison Central School District

140^th of 874Harrison Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	88.1	236 of 2445	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	144 of 2445	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	217 of 2439	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	158 of 2434	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	164 of 2201	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	229 of 2413	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	83.3	306 of 2395	87.2%	★★★★☆
2017	90.0	153 of 2386	93.6%	★★★★★
2016	86.8	219 of 2366	90.7%	★★★★★
2015	88.5	183 of 2352	92.2%	★★★★★
2014	87.4	195 of 2345	91.7%	★★★★★
2013	89.2	169 of 2325	92.7%	★★★★★
2012	87.5	152 of 2320	93.4%	★★★★★
2011	88.3	140 of 2286	93.9%	★★★★★
2010	88.6	81 of 2263	96.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.0	89 of 2257	96.1%	★★★★★
2008	87.3	27 of 2227	98.8%	★★★★★
2007	86.9	67 of 2219	97.0%	★★★★★
2006	83.4	188 of 2206	91.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	87.9	19 of 671	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	76.8	74 of 430	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	85.2	266 of 2409	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	92.3	137 of 2413	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	133 of 2403	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	99 of 2401	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	84.2	212 of 1955	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.2	307 of 2357	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	351 of 2338	85.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	246 of 1569	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	171 of 1531	88.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	61.7	619 of 2041	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.0	1382 of 2032	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.8	928 of 2045	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	217 of 2407	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	142 of 2411	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	304 of 2400	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.4	199 of 2400	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	133 of 1961	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	89.0	204 of 2358	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	81.7	316 of 2340	86.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	95.3	3 of 279	98.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	425 of 2134	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.1	114 of 2110	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	75.8	273 of 2016	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.4	109 of 2031	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	78.9	128 of 1044	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	198 of 1941	89.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	79.2	251 of 1402	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	83.7	180 of 1392	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	239 of 1337	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	176 of 1399	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.6	199 of 1224	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	77.9	273 of 1338	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	377 of 1408	73.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2024)99th percentile+5 vs school

Asian (2022)97th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile~ school

Female (2025)89th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)80th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)70th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math82%+25 vs state

Science81%+36 vs state

English Language Arts78%+23 vs state

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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
Purchase School	Public	K-5	2995 Purchase St	Purchase	10577	Westchester County	Harrison Central School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 630-3172	385	35	11.1	6.8%	271 (70.4%)	6 (1.6%)	50 (13.0%)	21 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.6%)	88.1	236^th of 2445 public elementary schools	90.3%		93.1	144^th of 2445 public elementary schools	94.1%	92	77.4	75.4	83.7	87.1	80.0	79.1	81.4	99.3	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.7	$33,344	$603	$32,742
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School	Public	K-5	390 N Ridge St	Rye Brook	10573	Westchester County	Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 937-3600	598	48	12.5		440 (73.6%)	9 (1.5%)	59 (9.9%)	53 (8.9%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.5%)	19 (3.2%)	93.7	114^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.3%		92.5	156^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.6%	42	85.4	82.9	91.2	90.2	89.5	88.0	82.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$36,264	$189	$36,075
Samuel J Preston School	Public	K-5	50 Taylor Ave	West Harrison	10604	Westchester County	Harrison Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 630-3152	331	31	10.5	28.1%	191 (57.7%)	6 (1.8%)	114 (34.4%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	71.2	654^th of 2445 public elementary schools	73.3%		79.2	446^th of 2445 public elementary schools	81.8%	208	52.6	71.9	76.5	52.5	74.1	82.0	69.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$37,051	$1,616	$35,435
Mamaroneck Avenue School	Public	K-5	7 Nosband Ave	White Plains	10605	Westchester County	White Plains City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 422-2286	605	58	10.3	32.9%	191 (31.6%)	82 (13.6%)	263 (43.5%)	30 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.4%)	44.2	1358^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.5%		49.1	1193^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	51.2%	165	48.4	45.1	56.0	53.9	53.9	52.5	48.5	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$37,382	$1,096	$36,286
King Street School	Public	K-5	697 King St	Port Chester	10573	Westchester County	Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 934-7995	374	27	13.7	48.7%	78 (20.9%)	8 (2.1%)	273 (73.0%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	28.1	1828^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.2%		33	1653^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	32.4%	175	39.4	36.8	50.0	37.3	54.4	45.8	31.9	97.8	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.8	98.3	$36,801	$1,491	$35,310
Park Avenue School	Public	K-5	Park Ave	Port Chester	10573	Westchester County	Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 934-7895	432	27	15.7	60.2%	52 (12.0%)	9 (2.1%)	357 (82.6%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	39.1	1500^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.7%		33.4	1637^th of 2445 public elementary schools	33.0%	137	44.3	47.7	50.6	43.2	50.8	46.9	51.9	98.9	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	99.8	98.9	$34,096	$1,486	$32,610
George Washington School	Public	K-5	100 Orchard St	White Plains	10604	Westchester County	White Plains City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 422-2380	602	55	10.9	46.7%	103 (17.1%)	47 (7.8%)	399 (66.3%)	20 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	38	1518^th of 2445 public elementary schools	37.9%		24.9	1904^th of 2445 public elementary schools	22.1%	386	52.8	47.4	46.4	48.9	54.7	47.5	37.8	99.1	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.9	99.7	$37,018	$1,593	$35,425
Ridgeway School	Public	K-5	225 Ridgeway	White Plains	10605	Westchester County	White Plains City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 422-2081	597	54	11.0	35.2%	215 (36.0%)	67 (11.2%)	255 (42.7%)	28 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	66.4	781^st of 2445 public elementary schools	68.1%		64.3	794^th of 2445 public elementary schools	67.5%	13	63.2	60.0	66.7	73.0	69.5	66.3	46.4	98.9	99.7	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.7	99.5	99.1	$38,389	$1,148	$37,241
Church Street School	Public	K-5	295 Church St	White Plains	10603	Westchester County	White Plains City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 422-2400	597	55	10.9	42.5%	78 (13.1%)	67 (11.2%)	386 (64.7%)	34 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	48.3	1240^th of 2445 public elementary schools	49.3%		39.9	1456^th of 2445 public elementary schools	40.4%	216	54.6	43.9	51.6	58.4	52.5	60.0	53.1	99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.1	$35,991	$1,610	$34,381
Post Road School	Public	K-5	175 W Post Rd	White Plains	10606	Westchester County	White Plains City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 422-2320	605	49	12.2	44.0%	125 (20.7%)	37 (6.1%)	392 (64.8%)	17 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	52.1	1156^th of 2445 public elementary schools	52.7%		41.9	1389^th of 2445 public elementary schools	43.2%	233	53.3	57.9	54.7	57.0	65.3	56.3	44.2	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	$35,006	$1,154	$33,852

Frequently Asked Questions about Purchase School

How many students attend Purchase School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 385 students attended Purchase School.

What district is Purchase School in?

Harrison Central School District

Is Purchase School a good school?

Yes. Purchase School ranks in the top 9.7% of New York elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Purchase School?

Students at Purchase School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Purchase School attend?

Students who attend Purchase School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Louis M Klein Middle School
High : Harrison High School

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