Midland School

Midland School is a public elementary school in Rye, New York, serving kindergarten through fifth grade with 452 students. Its composite score of 9.1/10 — rated Exceptional — reflects performance that holds up under direct comparison: Midland ranks #48 of 2,549 elementary schools in New York, landing in the top 2% of every public elementary program in the state. Academic achievement and growth each score 9.0/10, a balance that matters.

High academic scores alone can reflect advantaged entry points; strong growth scores confirm students are making real gains regardless of where they start. The 10.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio is a structural advantage. Smaller classes give teachers more time per student and more room to intervene early.

At 452 students across six grade levels, the school runs at a size that supports community without becoming anonymous. Among all 4,739 public schools in New York — elementary through high school — Midland ranks #59, outperforming 99% of schools statewide. For families in Rye evaluating elementary options, the data is consistent across every measure: high achievement, verified growth, and a learning environment built around individual attention.

That combination is rare at any price point, and Midland delivers it in a regular public school setting.