Top Rankings
Pearl River Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,199 students in Pearl River Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pearl River Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,199 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pearl River Union Free School District, which is ranked #137 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,502 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,915 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,502
$31,307
Spending / Student
$38,915
$32,183
Best Pearl River Union Free School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evans Park School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Gr: K-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Gr: K-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Gr: 8-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Gilbert Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Gr: 5-7 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,199 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District is ranked #137 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Union Free School District?
71% of Pearl River Union Free School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pearl River Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,915 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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