For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,013 students in Elmsford, NY (there are , serving 176 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Elmsford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmsford, NY are Alice E Grady Elementary School and Alexander Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmsford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Elmsford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Elmsford, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice E Grady Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Cobb Ln
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8962
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8962
Grades: 2-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98 S Goodwin Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-7311
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-7311
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
22 S Hillside Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-2092
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-2092
Grades: K-1
| 132 students
Elmsford, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
98 South Goodwin Avenue
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8440
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8440
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Renaissance Project (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
250 Clearbrook Rd
Elmsford, NY 10523
Elmsford, NY 10523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmsford, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Elmsford, NY include Alice E Grady Elementary School and Alexander Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in Elmsford?
3 public schools are located in Elmsford.
What percentage of students in Elmsford go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Elmsford are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmsford?
Elmsford public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elmsford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elmsford include: Carl L Dixson Elementary School vs. Alice E Grady Elementary School, Alice E Grady Elementary School vs. Carl L Dixson Elementary School
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