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#925 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 20% in state

Upper Nyack School

Elementary School · Nyack Union Free School District · Upper Nyack, NY

A Nyack Union Free School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

336 N BROADWAY, Upper Nyack, NY 10960

  • Math 59% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$32,332
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Upper Nyack School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Upper Nyack School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

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%

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley Cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.7 mi377Compare →
Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–52.0 mi449Compare →
St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–22.6 mi67Compare →
West Nyack Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–52.7 mi311Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nyack Union Free School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$32,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Upper Nyack School is listed in NYACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Upper Nyack School

Upper Nyack School is a public elementary school in Upper Nyack, NY, part of Nyack Union Free School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upper Nyack School

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 #925 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Upper Nyack School's MySchoolScout rating?

Upper Nyack School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Phone
(845) 353-7260
Area population (ZIP 10960)
15,277
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
40.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 10960; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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