Excellent
#194 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Valley Cottage School
Elementary School · Nyack Union Free School District · Valley Cottage, NY
A Nyack Union Free School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26 LAKE RD, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Cottage School score 66% 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 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Cottage School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,501
Median home value
$512,700
Median rent
$2,017/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10989; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Strawtown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #1 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
Valley Cottage School is listed in NYACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Cottage School
Valley Cottage School is a public elementary school in Valley Cottage, NY, part of Nyack Union Free School District, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Cottage School
What grades does Valley Cottage School serve?
Valley Cottage School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valley Cottage School?
Valley Cottage School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Cottage School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Cottage School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Cottage School rank in NY?
Valley Cottage School ranks #194 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Valley Cottage School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Cottage School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Valley Cottage School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Cottage School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Cottage School a charter school?
No, Valley Cottage School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Cottage School a Title I school?
No, Valley Cottage School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Cottage School?
28.6% of students at Valley Cottage 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (845) 353-7280
- Area population (ZIP 10989)
- 8,410
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 10989; 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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