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Pearl River Union Free School District

135 W Crooked Hill Rd
Pearl River, NY 10965-1014
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Pearl River Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,199 students in Pearl River Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pearl River Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
2,199 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pearl River Union Free School District, which is ranked #137 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#132 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
76%
52%
62%
49%
90%
78%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,502 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,915 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,502
$31,333
Spending / Student
$38,915
$32,210

Best Pearl River Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evans Park School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Gr: K-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Gr: K-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Gr: 8-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Gilbert Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Gr: 5-7 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,199 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District is ranked #137 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Union Free School District?
71% of Pearl River Union Free School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pearl River Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,915 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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