Very Good
#1406 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
Garrison School
Elementary School · Garrison Union Free School District · Garrison, NY
An elementary school in Garrison, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO BOX 193, Garrison, NY 10524
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garrison School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,568
Median home value
$549,600
Median rent
$2,313/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Haldane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Putnam Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 3.8 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Fort Montgomery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–2 | 4.0 mi | 203 | 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.
Garrison Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $37,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garrison School is listed in GARRISON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garrison School
Garrison School is a public elementary school in Garrison, NY, part of Garrison Union Free School District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,406 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garrison School
What grades does Garrison School serve?
Garrison School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Garrison School?
Garrison School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garrison School rank in NY?
Garrison School ranks #1,406 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Garrison School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garrison School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Garrison School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garrison School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garrison School a charter school?
No, Garrison School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garrison School a Title I school?
No, Garrison School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (845) 424-3689
- Area population (ZIP 10524)
- 4,298
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 10524; 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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