Needs Improvement
#4596 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 23
Elementary School · YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
56 VAN CORTLANDT PK AVE, Yonkers, NY 10701
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,596 of 4,742
In Yonkers
#39 of 41
public schools
In district
#39 of 40
YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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School 23
Elementary School in Yonkers · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School 23
School 23 is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 23 serves approximately 484 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. School 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,596 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 23 show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
71% of students at School 23 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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School 23 — Students at School 23 score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How School 23 Compares
See how School 23 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
56 VAN CORTLANDT PK AVE, Yonkers, NY 10701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 23 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS MICROSOCIETY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Yonkers | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY Yonkers | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.3 mi | — |
| ANDALUSIA SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| OAKVIEW PREP SCHOOL OF SDA Yonkers | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY Yonkers | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS MICROSOCIETY SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| SCHOOL 9 Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| LAS HERMANAS MIRABAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,310
Median Home Value
$412,900
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
Population
70,054
College Educated
29.5%
Homeownership
27.8%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
34.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BALMVILLE SCHOOL Newburgh, NY | 3.2 |
| BEAVER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Beaver Falls, NY | 3.2 |
| BILINGUAL BICULTURAL SCHOOL (THE) New York, NY | 3.2 |
| BUCKMAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 3.2 |
| GENERAL WILLIAM FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Holland Patent, NY | 3.2 |
| JOHNSON CITY ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Johnson City, NY | 3.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 23
What grades does School 23 serve?
School 23 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School 23?
School 23 has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 23?
The student-teacher ratio at School 23 is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 23 rank in NY?
School 23 ranks #4,596 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 23's MySchoolScout rating?
School 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 School 23?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 23 has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 23 a charter school?
No, School 23 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 23 a Title I school?
No, School 23 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 23?
74.8% of students at School 23 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 74.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.7%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8445
Resources & Links
District
YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 24,339
- Schools in District
- 40
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,185
- District Rank
- #39 of 40
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