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Schools in Ardsley · Ardsley Union Free School District

Ardsley’s public schools outscore 92% of New York districts

76% of students in Ardsley’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ardsley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#31of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 84% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
76%
▲ 27 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
72%
▲ 26 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$30.8K
▼ 11% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.8
NY 11.2
Schools in town
0
2,325 students on the public path
In brief

Ardsley’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 90 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ardsley’s, its schools beat 48%, lower than their 92% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 76% and math 72% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $30,760 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Ardsley Middle School, then Ardsley High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ardsley’s grade

A Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 92% of New York school districts, #31 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 92%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (90)Better than 48%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,110 test results and a graduating class of 184 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 84% of Ardsley’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,110 in math, 1,110 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ardsley, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Concord Road Elementary SchoolArdsley Union Free School DistrictB+
5–8Ardsley Middle SchoolArdsley Union Free School DistrictA−
9–12Ardsley High SchoolArdsley Union Free School DistrictA

Ardsley’s public schools are run by Ardsley Union Free School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Ardsley Union Free School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 2,325 students · 10.8 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$30,760NY $34,607 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading76%
State average 48.9% · 1110 students tested
Math72%
State average 46.5% · 1110 students tested

Ardsley vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Ardsley’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ArdsleyAArdsley Union Free
Dobbs FerryADobbs Ferry Union Free
IrvingtonAIrvington Union Free

Every school in Ardsley

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Ardsleyin other towns
Concord Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
B+
780 students12:1Rate it →
Ardsley Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
A−
790 students11:1Rate it →
Ardsley High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
755 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Ardsley’s schools

Are Ardsley’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ardsley children attend outscore 92% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #31 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ardsley in?

Ardsley Union Free School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,325 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Ardsley kids go to high school?

Ardsley High School, with 755 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Ardsley’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Ardsley Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Ardsley spend per student?

$30,760 in Ardsley Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.