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Siwanoy School

Public Grades K-5

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Siwanoy School is an exceptional elementary school located in Pelham, NY, serving 287 students in grades K-5. As part of the Pelham Union Free School District, which is ranked 71 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Siwanoy School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, currently holding the 58th spot out of 2,445 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Siwanoy School's academic performance is truly exceptional, consistently outperforming both the Pelham 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. In 2024-2025, 95.74% of 3rd graders, 91.3% of 4th graders, and 91.11% of 5th graders at Siwanoy School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 87.43%, 86.14%, and 89.45% for the district, and 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools for female students, top 3% for white students, and top 5% for special education students.

Siwanoy School's exceptional academic outcomes are likely supported by its efficient resource allocation, with a higher per-student spending of $26,832 in the 2023-2024 school year compared to the district average of $25,169 for Prospect Hill School and $30,514 for Hutchinson School. Additionally, Siwanoy School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4 in 2023-2024, compared to 14.7 for Prospect Hill School and 10.6 for Hutchinson School. This combination of strong academic performance, equitable outcomes, and efficient resource allocation makes Siwanoy School a standout elementary school in the region and a model for others to emulate.

275

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,693

Per pupil spending ?

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

489 Siwanoy Pl
Pelham, NY 10803-2420

(914) 738-7650

District: Pelham Union Free School District

Students who attend Siwanoy School usually attend:

Middle:	Pelham Middle School
High:	Pelham Memorial High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Two or more races:

9.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (92% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of New York elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pelham Union Free School District

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg85%

New York avg55%

58^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Pelham Union Free School District

71^st of 874Pelham 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	96.0	58 of 2445	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	67 of 2445	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	69 of 2439	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.5	180 of 2434	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	248 of 2201	88.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.7	253 of 2413	89.5%	★★★★☆
2018	92.5	92 of 2395	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	94.0	64 of 2386	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	92.6	82 of 2366	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	94.1	49 of 2352	97.9%	★★★★★
2014	94.3	59 of 2345	97.5%	★★★★★
2013	95.7	27 of 2325	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.5	51 of 2320	97.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.1	26 of 2286	98.9%	★★★★★
2010	89.7	50 of 2263	97.8%	★★★★★
2009	83.6	101 of 2257	95.5%	★★★★★
2008	85.4	87 of 2227	96.1%	★★★★★
2007	87.7	38 of 2219	98.3%	★★★★★
2006	87.0	60 of 2206	97.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	95.7	43 of 2409	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	41 of 2413	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.4	37 of 2403	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.2	206 of 2401	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	83.1	238 of 1955	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	88.3	201 of 2357	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	73 of 2338	96.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	171 of 2098	91.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	76 of 2407	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	116 of 2411	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	108 of 2400	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	163 of 2400	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	80.9	291 of 1961	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.0	299 of 2358	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	89.9	135 of 2340	94.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	70.0	87 of 279	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.0	52 of 223	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	66 of 289	77.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.2	98 of 2134	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	168 of 2110	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.2	182 of 2016	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	75.8	266 of 2031	86.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	35 of 1402	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	60 of 1392	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	60 of 1337	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	82.2	172 of 1399	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	268 of 1224	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	83.4	184 of 1338	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.3	83 of 1408	94.1%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)69th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math94%+36 vs state

English Language Arts93%+38 vs state

Science82%+37 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	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	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th 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
Siwanoy School	Public	K-5	489 Siwanoy Pl	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 738-7650	275	22	12.2	6.2%	196 (71.3%)	6 (2.2%)	26 (9.5%)	21 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.5%)	96	58^th of 2445 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.8	67^th of 2445 public elementary schools	97.3%	9				95.7	91.3	91.1				95.9	91.5	93.3				82.2		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$29,693	$343	$29,350
Colonial School	Public	K-5	315 Highbrook Ave	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 738-2680	296	23	12.8	2.0%	217 (73.3%)	5 (1.7%)	29 (9.8%)	16 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.8%)	95	82^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	96.6%		93.8	123^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	95.0%	41				87.8	87.5	97.6				90.2	86.0	97.6				95.2		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$29,017	$342	$28,675
Prospect Hill School	Public	K-5	1000 Washington Ave	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 738-6690	334	26	12.8	2.4%	213 (63.8%)	13 (3.9%)	31 (9.3%)	32 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.2%)	92.9	133^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	94.6%		93.9	120^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.1%	13				92.6	98.0	97.5				77.8	94.2	92.5				67.6		99.1	99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.1	99.4	$27,601	$343	$27,259
Graham School	Public	PK, KG-8	421 E 5th St	Mount Vernon	10553	Westchester County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 665-2800	406	38	10.5	58.1%	22 (5.4%)	272 (67.0%)	101 (24.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	11.8	2269^th of 2445 public elementary schools	7.2%		23.1	1969^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.5%	300	72.7	59.1	63.6	29.6	32.6	31.6	32.0	52.2	54.2	27.3	26.1	20.5	20.8	33.3	11.5	28.2	23.1	95.4	99.7	99.5	99.5	100.0	99.5	99.7	98.2	$35,744	$2,591	$33,153
Columbus Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	275 Washington Ave	New Rochelle	10801	Westchester County	New Rochelle City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(914) 576-4401	728	64	11.3	86.3%	29 (4.0%)	71 (9.8%)	612 (84.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	44.3	1355^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.6%		39	1481^st of 2445 public elementary schools	39.4%	126				50.4	55.0	58.5				57.4	58.3	46.2				29.4		98.9	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.8	99.3	$34,396	$2,615	$31,781
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	131 Weyman Ave	New Rochelle	10805	Westchester County	New Rochelle City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 576-4430	500	52	9.5	73.8%	27 (5.4%)	54 (10.8%)	396 (79.2%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	31.3	1731^st of 2445 public elementary schools	29.2%		43.4	1345^th of 2445 public elementary schools	45.0%	386				30.3	42.7	50.0				39.8	52.1	59.2				33.8		99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$39,110	$2,171	$36,939
Benjamin Turner Academy	Public	K-8	624 S 3rd Ave	Mount Vernon	10550	Westchester County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 665-5150	340	41	8.3	62.6%	7 (2.1%)	249 (73.2%)	74 (21.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	44	1365^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.2%		35.8	1575^th of 2445 public elementary schools	35.6%	210	79.0	79.0	68.4	48.0	63.6	47.6	30.4	42.9	44.4	50.0	62.5	57.1	47.8	42.9	30.9	42.9	18.2	97.5	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	99.4	$47,608	$2,963	$44,646
Edward Williams School	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Union Ln	Mount Vernon	10553	Westchester County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 665-5070	398	34	11.7	67.8%	8 (2.0%)	266 (66.8%)	111 (27.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	7.4	2357^th of 2445 public elementary schools	3.6%		18.4	2111^th of 2445 public elementary schools	13.7%	246		64.7		21.6	28.2	15.8	31.0	17.7	37.8	16.2	17.5	27.0	11.9	17.7	10.0	13.5	36.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$39,677	$2,666	$37,010
Hutchinson School	Public	K-5	48 5th St	Pelham	10803	Westchester County	Pelham Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 738-3640	366	39	9.4	23.0%	171 (46.7%)	23 (6.3%)	101 (27.6%)	34 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.8%)	79.2	445^th of 2445 public elementary schools	81.8%		83	361^st of 2445 public elementary schools	85.2%	84				73.5	70.2	79.2				54.0	74.1	78.1				72.6		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$32,721	$343	$32,378
Cecil H Parker School	Public	PK, KG-8	461 S 6th Ave	Mount Vernon	10550	Westchester County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 665-5040	293	29	9.9	64.2%	4 (1.4%)	206 (70.3%)	65 (22.2%)	12 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	23.2	1985^th of 2445 public elementary schools	18.8%		22.1	2000^th of 2445 public elementary schools	18.2%	15				25.0	50.0	50.0	30.0	10.5	22.9	38.1	37.0	37.0	30.0	10.8	17.7	25.9	26.5	97.2	98.8	99.4	99.4	100.0	99.1	99.1	99.4	$39,701	$2,409	$37,292

Frequently Asked Questions about Siwanoy School

How many students attend Siwanoy School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 275 students attended Siwanoy School.

What schools do graduates of Siwanoy School attend?

Students who attend Siwanoy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pelham Middle School
High : Pelham Memorial High School

What district is Siwanoy School in?

Pelham Union Free School District

Is Siwanoy School a good school?

Yes! Siwanoy School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 58^th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Siwanoy School?

Students at Siwanoy School are 71% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 2% African American.

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