Top Rankings
Pelham 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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,828 students in Pelham Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pelham Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
2,828 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pelham Union Free School District, which is ranked #54 of all 1,008 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
31%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
63%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,673 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,453
$31,371
Spending / Student
$34,673
$32,248
Best Pelham Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 Highbrook Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Prospect Hill School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Siwanoy School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
489 Siwanoy Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Pelham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28 Franklin Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Pelham Memorial High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Colonial Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Hutchinson School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 5th St
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-3640
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,828 students.
What is the rank of Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District is ranked #54 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham Union Free School District?
63% of Pelham Union Free School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham Union Free School District?
Pelham Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pelham Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,673 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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