Springhurst Elementary School

Springhurst Elementary School serves 709 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the affluent community of Dobbs Ferry, New York. With 70 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1, allowing for more individualized attention and smaller class sizes. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an 8.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide at #470 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students show particularly strong reading skills, with 76% achieving proficiency or above in ELA across all grade levels. Mathematics performance shows 58% of students meeting proficiency standards, indicating solid foundational skills with room for continued growth. Springhurst Elementary benefits from its location in an educated and economically stable community, where 68% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $144,000.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 5.6% reflects the economic advantages that often support student achievement. Located on Walgrove Avenue in Westchester County, Springhurst Elementary sits in a large suburban setting that combines the resources and opportunities of metropolitan proximity with the family-friendly atmosphere that makes Dobbs Ferry an attractive community for raising children.