Photo: JayHeritageCenter · CC BY-SA 4.0Rye’s public schools outscore 96% of New York districts
On the state math tests, 83% of Rye’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district 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 89% 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 92 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rye’s, its schools beat 85%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 81% and math 83% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $33,581 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Rye Middle School, then Rye High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Resurrection Grammar School (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.
What’s behind Rye’s grade
A+: better than 96% of New York school districts, #8 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rye, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Rye · depends on your address
Midland School
Grades K–5 · 482 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Osborn School
Grades K–5 · 469 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Milton School
Grades K–5 · 320 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Rye · depends on your address
Midland School
Grades K–5 · 482 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Osborn School
Grades K–5 · 469 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Milton School
Grades K–5 · 320 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Rye · depends on your address
Midland School
Grades K–5 · 482 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Osborn School
Grades K–5 · 469 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Milton School
Grades K–5 · 320 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Rye · depends on your address
Midland School
Grades K–5 · 482 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Osborn School
Grades K–5 · 469 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Milton School
Grades K–5 · 320 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Rye · depends on your address
Midland School
Grades K–5 · 482 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Osborn School
Grades K–5 · 469 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Milton School
Grades K–5 · 320 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Rye’s public schools are run by Rye City School District. Parts of Rye (14% of its land) are served by Rye Neck Union Free 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.
Well above 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 | A+ | Rye City |
| Harrison | — | Harrison Central |
| Harrison (village) | A | Harrison Central |
| Rye (town) | B | Port Chester-Rye Union Free K–12 · Blind Brook-Rye Union Free K–12 |
| Mamaroneck | A | Mamaroneck Union Free PK–12 · Rye Neck Union Free K–12 |
| Port Chester | C | Port Chester-Rye Union Free |
| Rye Brook | A+ | Blind Brook-Rye Union Free |
| Mamaroneck (town) | A | Mamaroneck Union Free |
| Oyster Bay | — | — |
Greenwich, CT borders Rye but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Rye
8 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?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rye children attend outscore 96% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #8 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rye in?
Rye City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,792 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rye are served by Rye Neck Union Free.
Where do Rye kids go to high school?
Rye High School, with 887 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Rye’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Rye City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Rye spend per student?
$33,581 in Rye City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rye?
Yes: Resurrection Grammar School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 460 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.