Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quaker Ridge School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quaker Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Quaker Ridge School's student population of 515 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Quaker Ridge School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quaker Ridge School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quaker Ridge School's ranking?
Quaker Ridge School is ranked #76 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Quaker Ridge School often compared to?
Quaker Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heathcote School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Quaker Ridge School?
515 students attend Quaker Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Quaker Ridge School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quaker Ridge School?
Quaker Ridge School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quaker Ridge School offer ?
Quaker Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quaker Ridge School part of?
Quaker Ridge School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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