Best Schools in Scarsdale, New York
13 schools · 10 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Scarsdale?
Use this page to compare every school in Scarsdale by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Heathcote School
Elementary · Scarsdale Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Scarsdale Senior High School
High · Scarsdale Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Greenacres School
Elementary · Scarsdale Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Scarsdale for 2026 are Heathcote School (9.4/10), Scarsdale Senior High School (9.4/10), and Greenacres School (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
12 public · 1 private
Avg Score
8.5
out of 10
Median Home
$1,131,700
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
13
12 public · 1 private
Avg Score
8.5
out of 10
Median Home
$1,131,700
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Scarsdale
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathcote School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Scarsdale Senior High School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Greenacres School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Quaker Ridge School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Edgewood School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Fox Meadow School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Greenville School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Seely Place School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Scarsdale Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Edgemont Junior-senior High School | 8.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.5/10
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,131,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81%
- Avg commute
- 40 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
85% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Scarsdale compares
New York rank
#8 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+2.3
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$250k
268% of New York median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale operates 12 ranked public schools and posts a city-wide average of 8.3 out of 10. Eleven of those 12 schools — 92 percent — score 7 or higher, which means the floor here is notably high. Parents choosing between neighborhoods within the city are unlikely to land a weak assignment; quality variance across the system is narrow.
Elementary education is Scarsdale's clearest strength. Greenvale School leads the city at 9.1 out of 10. Seely Place and Greenacres each score 9.0, while Greenville and Fox Meadow both land at 8.6. That puts five elementary schools in a band between 8.6 and 9.1 — a spread of just half a point across five campuses. No single school pulls far ahead of the others; the competition across elementary campuses is tight and consistent.
The 92 percent above-7.0 rate has practical meaning for families. In most cities, school assignment zones carry significant weight because quality swings sharply from one zone to the next. Scarsdale compresses that variance considerably. One school falls below the 7.0 mark; the other eleven do not. For parents who can't guarantee their first-choice assignment, that floor offers real reassurance — a secondary assignment here rarely feels like a penalty.
Families benchmarking Scarsdale against peer communities should anchor to the 8.3 city average and the 9.1 top score at Greenvale. The elementary tier is the system's most consistent layer — five schools scoring above 8.5 is a pattern, not an outlier. Parents of younger children have the widest set of high-performing options to evaluate. Those weighing middle and secondary years should pull individual school scores from the full rankings to see how performance holds as students move up the grades.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 357 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.4 | ||
| 2 | 347 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 | ||
| 3 | 515 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 | ||
| 4 | 381 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 5 | 480 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 6 | 532 students · Kindergarten–6th | 9.0 | ||
| 7 | 409 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.9 | ||
| 8 | 491 students · 2nd–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 9 | 561 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Private
202 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.0 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,125 students · 6th–11th | 8.9 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,498 students · 9th–12th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 908 students · 7th–12th | 8.3 |
Schools in Scarsdale
Scarsdale, New York · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,131,700
Median Rent
$2,476/mo
Population
40,612
College Educated
81%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
40 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Community Profile
Scarsdale has a median household income of $250,001. It is a well-educated community where 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,131,700, with a median rent of $2,476/month. The local poverty rate of 3.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 40 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Scarsdale, New York
How many schools are in Scarsdale, New York?
Scarsdale has 13 schools, including 12 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Scarsdale, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Scarsdale is 8.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Scarsdale, New York?
The top-ranked school in Scarsdale on MySchoolScout is Heathcote School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Scarsdale, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Scarsdale on MySchoolScout is Heathcote School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Scarsdale, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Scarsdale on MySchoolScout is Scarsdale Middle School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best high school in Scarsdale, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Scarsdale on MySchoolScout is Scarsdale Senior High School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
How many school districts serve Scarsdale, New York?
Scarsdale is served by 4 school districts: Eastchester Union Free School District, Edgemont Union Free School District, Scarsdale Union Free School District, Yonkers City School District.
What is the education level in Scarsdale, New York?
According to Census data, 81% of adults in Scarsdale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Scarsdale, New York?
The median household income in Scarsdale is approximately $250,001 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Scarsdale, New York?
Yes, Scarsdale has 1 private school alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Immaculate Heart of Mary School with a score of 5.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scarsdale, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Scarsdale is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Scarsdale, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.