Very Good
#1033 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 22% in state
Central School
Elementary School · Mamaroneck Union Free School District · Larchmont, NY
A Mamaroneck Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1100 PALMER AVE, Larchmont, NY 10538
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$186,555
Median home value
$1,185,300
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
82%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss John & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Chatsworth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Murray Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| French American School of New YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mamaroneck Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central School is listed in MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary school in Larchmont, NY, part of Mamaroneck Union Free School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central School rank in NY?
Central School ranks #1,033 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central School a charter school?
No, Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central School a Title I school?
No, Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central School?
14.5% of students at Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (914) 220-3400
- Area population (ZIP 10538)
- 17,709
- Area average commute
- 39.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10538; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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