Excellent
#389 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
Samuel J Preston School
Elementary School · Harrison Central School District · West Harrison, NY
A Harrison Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
50 TAYLOR AVE, West Harrison, NY 10604
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samuel J Preston School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Samuel J Preston School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,131
Median home value
$814,600
Median rent
$1,968/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10604; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Church Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Mamaroneck Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 585 | 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.
Harrison Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $35,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Samuel J Preston School is listed in HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samuel J Preston School
Samuel J Preston School is a public elementary school in West Harrison, NY, part of Harrison Central School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samuel J Preston School
What grades does Samuel J Preston School serve?
Samuel J Preston School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Samuel J Preston School?
Samuel J Preston School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel J Preston School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel J Preston School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samuel J Preston School rank in NY?
Samuel J Preston School ranks #389 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Samuel J Preston School's MySchoolScout rating?
Samuel J Preston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Samuel J Preston School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samuel J Preston School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Samuel J Preston School a charter school?
No, Samuel J Preston School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samuel J Preston School a Title I school?
No, Samuel J Preston School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samuel J Preston School?
30.3% of students at Samuel J Preston 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (914) 630-3152
- Area population (ZIP 10604)
- 12,192
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 10604; 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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