Best Schools in Sleepy Hollow, New York
3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 High
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Sleepy Hollow High School
High · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Pocantico Hills Central School
Elementary · Pocantico Hills Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
8.4
out of 10
Median Home
$661,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
8.4
out of 10
Median Home
$661,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Sleepy Hollow
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleepy Hollow High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Pocantico Hills Central School | 7.8 / 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
- 8.4/10
- Median household income
- $103,480
- Median home value
- $661,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Sleepy Hollow compares
New York rank
#9 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+2.2
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$103k
111% of New York median
Schools in this city
3
About Schools in Sleepy Hollow, New York
Sleepy Hollow, New York is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 8.4 out of 10, schools in Sleepy Hollow perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Sleepy Hollow is W L Morse School with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Sleepy Hollow is served by 2 school districts: POCANTICO HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS. These districts collectively serve 2,987 students.
Sleepy Hollow's community shows 54% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $103,480. The poverty rate in the area is 6.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 425 students · 1st–2nd | 8.9 |
| 2 | 339 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 820 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
Schools in Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow, New York · 3 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$103,480
Median Home Value
$661,800
Median Rent
$1,943/mo
Population
23,663
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Community Profile
Sleepy Hollow has a median household income of $103,480. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $661,800, with a median rent of $1,943/month. The local poverty rate of 6.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 2
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Sleepy Hollow, New York
How many schools are in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
Sleepy Hollow has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sleepy Hollow is 8.4 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 Sleepy Hollow, New York?
The top-ranked school in Sleepy Hollow on MySchoolScout is Sleepy Hollow High School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sleepy Hollow on MySchoolScout is Pocantico Hills Central School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Sleepy Hollow on MySchoolScout is Sleepy Hollow High School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Sleepy Hollow, New York?
Sleepy Hollow is served by 2 school districts: Pocantico Hills Central School District, Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns.
What is the education level in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
According to Census data, 54% of adults in Sleepy Hollow have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
The median household income in Sleepy Hollow is approximately $103,480 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sleepy Hollow, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sleepy Hollow is 10.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sleepy Hollow, 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.