Photo: JayHeritageCenter · CC BY-SA 4.0Rye’s public schools outscore 55% of New York districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Rye, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% 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.
Rye’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 736 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rye’s, its schools beat 45%, lower than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 88% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Port Chester-Rye Union Free spends $29,909 per student and Blind Brook-Rye Union Free $37,747, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
French American School of New York (private) and Cerebral Palsy of Westchester- Inc (private) are 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.
What’s behind Rye’s grade
B: better than 55% of New York school districts, #361 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rye, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Rye · depends on your address
Port Chester Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 956 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Port Chester
Blind Brook-Rye Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 287 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rye Brook
7th grade in Rye · depends on your address
Port Chester Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 956 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Port Chester
Blind Brook-Rye Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 287 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rye Brook
8th grade in Rye · depends on your address
Port Chester Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 956 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Port Chester
Blind Brook-Rye Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 287 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rye Brook
9th grade in Rye · depends on your address
Port Chester Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,549 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Port Chester
Blind Brook High School
Grades 9–12 · 402 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rye Brook
10th grade in Rye · depends on your address
Port Chester Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,549 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Port Chester
Blind Brook High School
Grades 9–12 · 402 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rye Brook
Rye runs its own schools through grade 12 (Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District). From grade K, students attend the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District, shared with Rye Brook. Parts of Rye (17% of its land) are served by Rye Neck Union Free instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Rye
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Rye vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Rye’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rye | B | Port Chester-Rye Union Free K–12 · Blind Brook-Rye Union Free K–12 |
| Rye Brook | A+ | Blind Brook-Rye Union Free |
| Harrison | — | Harrison Central |
| Harrison (village) | A | Harrison Central |
| Mamaroneck | A | Mamaroneck Union Free |
| Port Chester | C | Port Chester-Rye Union Free |
| Rye (city) | A+ | Rye City |
| Mamaroneck (village) | A | Mamaroneck Union Free PK–12 · Rye Neck Union Free K–12 |
| North Castle | A+ | Byram Hills Central |
Greenwich, CT borders Rye but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Rye
14 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).
Questions about Rye’s schools
Are Rye’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Rye children attend outscore 55% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #361 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rye in?
Two districts: Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District runs grades K–12, and Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District runs grades K–12, shared with Rye Brook.
Where do Rye kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Port Chester Senior High School and Blind Brook High School.
What is Rye’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Rye spend per student?
$29,909 in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District and $37,747 in Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rye?
Yes: French American School of New York (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 750 students) and Cerebral Palsy of Westchester- Inc (special education, grades , 62 students).
Parents talk
What Rye families are saying about school.
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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.