Dows Lane (k-3) School

DOWS LANE (K-3) SCHOOL serves 514 kindergarten through third-grade students in Irvington, an affluent suburban community in Westchester County. This elementary school has earned recognition as a high-performing institution, ranking #549 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile among New York elementary schools. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 91% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 79% reach proficiency in Mathematics.

These impressive results reflect both the school's educational approach and the supportive home environment typical of this highly educated community, where 80% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With 9 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, DOWS LANE maintains a student-teacher ratio of 57.1:1. The school has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10, with an academic score of 9.6 out of 10, reflecting its consistent track record of student success.

Located on Dows Lane in one of Westchester County's most desirable communities, the school serves families in an area where the median household income reaches $196,111 and median home values approach $903,200, creating an environment where educational achievement is strongly valued and supported.

The student-teacher ratio at Dows Lane (k-3) School is 57.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.