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Upper Nyack School

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Upper Nyack School ranks 449 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

449^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Upper Nyack School is a high-performing elementary school serving 400 students in grades K-5 within the Nyack Union Free School District. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York, with a current ranking of 449 out of 2,445 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets Upper Nyack School apart is its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms both the Nyack Union Free School District and the state of New York in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 85% of 4th graders at Upper Nyack were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 73.94% for the district and 54.07% for the state. Additionally, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as White and Multi-racial students, is particularly noteworthy, with these students ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

While Upper Nyack School's overall performance is impressive, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of underperforming subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with low socioeconomic status, to ensure all students are reaching their full potential. Nonetheless, the school's consistent high ranking, strong funding, and stable staffing suggest it is well-positioned to continue its academic success and serve as a model for other elementary schools in the region. When compared to nearby schools, such as Valley Cottage School and Liberty Elementary School, Upper Nyack School's performance is notably higher, further highlighting its exceptional educational outcomes.

395

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$33,639

Per pupil spending ?

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

336 N Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960-1530

(845) 353-7260

District: Nyack Union Free School District

Students who attend Upper Nyack School usually attend:

Middle:	Nyack Middle School
High:	Nyack Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

Hispanic:

23.0%

Two or more races:

12.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (73% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% 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 school73%

District avg69%

New York avg55%

449^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Nyack Union Free School District

252^nd of 874Nyack Union Free 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	79.2	449 of 2445	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	86.0	291 of 2445	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	90.1	212 of 2439	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	70.3	659 of 2434	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	87.4	190 of 2201	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	80.7	410 of 2413	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	296 of 2395	87.6%	★★★★☆
2017	87.3	215 of 2386	91.0%	★★★★★
2016	82.9	320 of 2366	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	82.1	345 of 2352	85.3%	★★★★☆
2014	77.4	452 of 2345	80.7%	★★★★☆
2013	79.7	384 of 2325	83.5%	★★★★☆
2012	80.2	389 of 2320	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	78.9	409 of 2286	82.1%	★★★★☆
2010	67.1	780 of 2263	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.5	855 of 2257	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.4	667 of 2227	70.0%	★★★★☆
2007	67.6	831 of 2219	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	77.2	442 of 2206	80.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	78.7	155 of 928	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	49.8	424 of 927	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.0	142 of 857	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	54.0	328 of 891	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.2	281 of 948	70.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	400 of 1117	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	246 of 2409	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	291 of 2413	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	185 of 2403	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	78.7	428 of 2401	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	92.6	38 of 1955	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	72.0	595 of 2357	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	298 of 2338	87.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	57.1	584 of 1569	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.0	448 of 1531	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	252 of 1429	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	52.7	632 of 1503	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.7	459 of 1315	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.5	165 of 1392	88.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	43.3	1118 of 2098	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	920 of 2078	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	549 of 2041	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	51.6	869 of 2099	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	762 of 2032	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	622 of 2045	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	695 of 2407	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	333 of 2411	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.8	277 of 2400	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	61.1	862 of 2400	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	85.1	196 of 1961	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	82.6	331 of 2358	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.7	315 of 2340	86.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	98 of 287	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	87.8	38 of 279	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	82.7	27 of 180	85.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	1033 of 2134	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.4	963 of 2110	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.9	562 of 2016	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	39.4	1141 of 2031	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	127 of 1402	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	51 of 1392	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.7	99 of 1337	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	73.8	318 of 1399	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	62 of 1224	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	87.9	114 of 1338	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	82.4	168 of 1408	88.1%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)91st percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)90th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)71st percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)66th percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)64th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)63rd percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2025)52nd percentile-30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math78%+21 vs state

English Language Arts73%+18 vs state

Science57%+12 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
Upper Nyack School	Public	K-5	336 N Broadway	Nyack	10960	Rockland County	Nyack Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 353-7260	395	36	10.8	22.5%	191 (48.4%)	44 (11.1%)	91 (23.0%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (12.7%)	79.2	449^th of 2445 public elementary schools	81.6%		86	291^st of 2445 public elementary schools	88.1%	158	61.3	85.0	72.2	69.8	87.9	77.2	57.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$33,639	$584	$33,055
Valley Cottage School	Public	K-5	26 Lake Rd	Valley Cottage	10989	Rockland County	Nyack Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 353-7280	384	37	10.4	26.0%	132 (34.4%)	64 (16.7%)	142 (37.0%)	21 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	21 (5.5%)	85.9	287^th of 2445 public elementary schools	88.3%		89.9	204^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.7%	83	69.6	77.1	72.0	78.3	89.3	83.7	77.3	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	$33,082	$997	$32,085
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-5	142 Lake Rd	Valley Cottage	10989	Rockland County	Nyack Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 353-7240	452	39	11.5	37.2%	121 (26.8%)	51 (11.3%)	228 (50.4%)	24 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.3%)	54.5	1067^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.4%		58	943^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	61.4%	124	57.1	61.2	56.3	63.2	68.2	45.1	41.9	98.2	99.1	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.7	99.6	99.3	$31,214	$616	$30,598
West Nyack Elementary School	Public	K-5	661 W Nyack Rd	West Nyack	10994	Rockland County	Clarkstown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 624-3474	304	29	10.3	20.7%	150 (49.3%)	21 (6.9%)	86 (28.3%)	33 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	66.8	771^st of 2445 public elementary schools	68.5%		60.8	887^th of 2445 public elementary schools	63.7%	116	66.7	59.0	75.7	65.7	59.0	57.9	64.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	$14,429	$369	$14,059
Strawtown Elementary School	Public	K-5	413 Strawtown Rd	West Nyack	10994	Rockland County	Clarkstown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 624-3473	314	23	13.4	13.4%	155 (49.4%)	10 (3.2%)	84 (26.8%)	50 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	89.9	199^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.9%		79	451^st of 2445 public elementary schools	81.6%	252	80.9	85.1	80.5	93.9	87.0	90.7	58.5	99.7	100.0	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,291	$366	$13,925
W L Morse School	Public	1-2	30 Pocantico St	Sleepy Hollow	10591	Westchester County	Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 631-4144	405	36	11.1	45.2%	143 (35.3%)	7 (1.7%)	227 (56.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)								(n/a)								97.6	99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.8	99.5	97.6	$34,817	$441	$34,376
Cottage Lane Elementary School	Public	3-5	120 Cottage Ln	Blauvelt	10913	Rockland County	South Orangetown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 680-1503	636	60	10.6	19.2%	370 (58.2%)	13 (2.0%)	159 (25.0%)	55 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.0%)	65.7	805^th of 2445 public elementary schools	67.1%		52.9	1081^st of 2445 public elementary schools	55.8%	276	64.2	53.5	70.7	61.4	63.6	74.2	56.0	99.1	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$37,709	$195	$37,515
John Paulding School	Public	K-2	154 N Broadway	Tarrytown	10591	Westchester County	Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 631-5526	166	17	9.6	40.4%	59 (35.5%)	7 (4.2%)	87 (52.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.4%)								(n/a)								97.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	99.0	97.5	$43,904	$441	$43,463
Washington Irving Interm School	Public	3-5	103 S Broadway	Tarrytown	10591	Westchester County	Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns	No	No	No	No	(914) 631-4442	605	56	10.8	51.1%	195 (32.2%)	16 (2.6%)	354 (58.5%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	40.7	1452^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	40.6%		49.9	1174^th of 2445 public elementary schools	52.0%	278	54.3	44.4	54.1	51.6	48.1	51.7	40.6	96.6	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.4	99.2	96.6	$34,165	$441	$33,724
Laurel Plains Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Teakwood Ln	New City	10956	Rockland County	Clarkstown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 639-6350	369	35	10.4	21.4%	160 (43.4%)	23 (6.2%)	123 (33.3%)	45 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	82.1	369^th of 2445 public elementary schools	84.9%		83.9	341^st of 2445 public elementary schools	86.1%	28	64.3	76.3	72.0	84.5	79.5	88.2	60.5	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.4	99.1	99.1	$14,546	$372	$14,173

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