Very Good
#1445 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
John Paulding School
Elementary School · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns · Tarrytown, NY
An Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
154 N BROADWAY, Tarrytown, NY 10591
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Paulding School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,480
Median home value
$661,800
Median rent
$1,943/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10591; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W L Morse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 1–2 | 0.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Transfiguration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Pocantico Hills Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Paulding School is listed in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Paulding School
John Paulding School is a public elementary school in Tarrytown, NY, part of Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, serving approximately 214 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Paulding School
What grades does John Paulding School serve?
John Paulding School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend John Paulding School?
John Paulding School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Paulding School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Paulding 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 John Paulding School rank in NY?
John Paulding School ranks #1,445 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John Paulding School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Paulding 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.
Is John Paulding School a charter school?
No, John Paulding School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Paulding School a Title I school?
No, John Paulding School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Paulding School?
44.9% of students at John Paulding 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (914) 631-5526
- Area population (ZIP 10591)
- 23,663
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 10591; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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