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Schools in North Castle · Byram Hills Central School District

North Castle’s public schools outscore 95% of New York districts

On the state math tests, 82% of North Castle’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Castle, 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.

#13of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% 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
80%
▲ 31 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
82%
▲ 36 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$40.8K
▲ 18% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.9
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
2,336 students on the public path
In brief

North Castle’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 166 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Castle’s, its schools beat 84%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 80% and math 82% 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 $40,803 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Wampus School, then H C Crittenden Middle School, then Byram Hills High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Montessori Childrens Room (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 North Castle’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 95% of New York school districts, #13 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (166)Better than 84%
Towns in Westchester County (17)Better than 88%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,066 test results and a graduating class of 200 could put North Castle anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of North Castle’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,126 in math, 1,005 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–2Coman Hill SchoolByram Hills Central School DistrictNo scores
3–5Wampus SchoolByram Hills Central School DistrictA
6–8H C Crittenden Middle SchoolByram Hills Central School DistrictA−
9–12Byram Hills High SchoolByram Hills Central School DistrictA

North Castle’s public schools are run by Byram Hills Central School District. Parts of North Castle (12%, 5% and 4% of its land) are served by Bedford Central, Valhalla Union Free and Mount Pleasant Central instead. 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.

Byram Hills Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 2,336 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$40,803NY $34,607 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading80%
State average 48.9% · 1005 students tested
Math82%
State average 46.5% · 1126 students tested

North Castle vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
North CastleA+Byram Hills Central
Mount PleasantAPocantico Hills Central PK–8 · Mount Pleasant Central K–12
Harrison—Harrison Central
Harrison (village)AHarrison Central
White PlainsBWhite Plains City
Pound RidgeB+Bedford Central
GreenburghB−Greenburgh Central
BedfordA−Bedford Central PK–12 · Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free K–12
New CastleA+Chappaqua Central
RyeBPort Chester-Rye Union Free K–12 · Blind Brook-Rye Union Free K–12
Rye BrookA+Blind Brook-Rye Union Free

Greenwich, CT and Stamford, CT border North Castle but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.

Every school in North Castle

5 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).

District schools in North Castleby address
Coman Hill School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Armonk
575 students11:1Rate it →
Wampus School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Armonk
A
547 students11:1Rate it →
H C Crittenden Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Armonk
A−
474 students9:1Rate it →
Byram Hills High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Armonk
A
740 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Montessori Childrens Room
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Armonk
Private · Nonsectarian
150 studentsRate it →

Questions about North Castle’s schools

Are North Castle’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Castle children attend outscore 95% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #13 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is North Castle in?

Byram Hills Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,336 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of North Castle are served by Bedford Central, Valhalla Union Free and Mount Pleasant Central.

Where do North Castle kids go to high school?

Byram Hills High School in Armonk, with 740 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is North Castle’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Byram Hills Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does North Castle spend per student?

$40,803 in Byram Hills Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in North Castle?

Yes: Montessori Childrens Room (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 150 students).

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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.