White Plains City School District
School District · White Plains, New York
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating White Plains City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge White Plains City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
White Plains Senior High School
White Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ridgeway School
White Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White Plains Middle School
White Plains · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#251 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$33,760
+$5,980 vs New York median
District size
6,784 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
White Plains City School District ranks #251 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. White Plains City School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are White Plains Senior High School (8.4/10), Ridgeway School (7.7/10), and White Plains Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in White Plains City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Plains Senior High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ridgeway School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | White Plains Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Mamaroneck Avenue School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Church Street School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Post Road School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | George Washington School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About White Plains City School District
White Plains City School District is a White Plains, New York school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 6,784 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $33,760 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, White Plains City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is White Plains Senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, White Plains City School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in White Plains City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in White Plains City School District with test data.
Schools in White Plains City School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- White Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 6,784
- Teachers (FTE)
- 595
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for White Plains City School District?
The average composite rating for White Plains City School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District spends $33,760 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in White Plains City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in White Plains City School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in White Plains City School District?
White Plains Senior High School is the highest-rated school in White Plains City School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in White Plains City School District?
Across schools in White Plains City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does White Plains City School District compare to other districts in New York?
White Plains City School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.2%
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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.
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