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Public elementary school · Nyack Union Free School District · Upper Nyack, New York

Upper Nyack School

Upper Nyack School rates 6.0, below most Nyack Union Free School District elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Nyack Union Free School District median is 6.6.

#3,065 of 4,744 schools in New York · Nyack Union Free School District: 3 elementary schools rated, median 6.6

The brief

A Nyack Union Free School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,065 of 4,744 schools in New York and 5 of 5 in Nyack Union Free School District.

Upper Nyack School is listed in Nyack Union Free School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math78%20 points above the New York average of 58%2025 NYSED
Reading73%18 points above the New York average of 55%2025 NYSED
Proficiency has held near 76% across the 3-year record (2023–2025).2025 NYSED; 52 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.5
50% of the rating
Academics
8.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 10960; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Upper Nyack School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the New York school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$126,404
Median home value
$662,600
Median rent
$2,148/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
31
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
839/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Strawtown Elementary School3.1 mi
    8.7Compare →
  2. Cottage Lane Elementary School3.2 mi
    8.5Compare →
  3. W L Morse School3.2 mi
    8.5Compare →
  4. Valley Cottage School1.7 mi
    7.5Compare →
  5. John Paulding School3.5 mi
    7.3Compare →
  6. West Nyack Elementary School2.7 mi
    7.0Compare →
  7. Birchwood School3.5 mi
    6.7Compare →
  8. Liberty Elementary School2.0 mi
    6.6Compare →
  9. Upper Nyack Schoolthis school
    6.0
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and eight rate higher than Upper Nyack School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Upper Nyack School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Nyack Public Schools is a district headquartered in the Town of Orangetown, New York, serving areas in Orangetown and Clarkstown, including the villages of Nyack, South Nyack, and Upper Nyack, as well as Upper Grand View and the hamlet of Valley Cottage 2. As of December 2004, the district comprised five schools with a total enrollment of 2,881 students 2. For the 2025-2026 school year, the district adopted the theme "Be Real. Be Bold. Be NPS," focusing on equity, innovation, and optimism 1. The administration emphasizes providing a multi-cultural, anti-racist, and equity-driven education, aiming to build trust and relationships through compassion and critical thinking 1. The district identifies as "RedHawk proud" and highlights its diverse demographics as a microcosm of the United States 1. Strategic initiatives include a Framework for Racial Equity and a Strategic Plan for Excellence Through Racial Equity 1. Additional program updates mentioned include Eureka Math for elementary curriculum, an Early Elementary Literacy Initiative, and restorative practices at Nyack Middle School 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.nyackschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Upper Nyack School serve?

Upper Nyack School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Upper Nyack School?

Upper Nyack School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Nyack School?

The student-teacher ratio at Upper Nyack School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Upper Nyack School rank in NY?

Upper Nyack School ranks #3,065 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Upper Nyack School's MySchoolScout rating?

Upper Nyack School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Upper Nyack School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Nyack School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Upper Nyack School a charter school?

No, Upper Nyack School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Upper Nyack School a Title I school?

No, Upper Nyack School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Nyack School?

22.5% of students at Upper Nyack 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
400
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Phone
(845) 353-7260
Rank in district
#5 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$32,332
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 10960)
15,277
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
40.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.