School Districts in Rockland County
8 public school districts serving 39,746 students across 62 schools. Performance data from NYSED.
District Comparison
| District | Students | Schools | Grad Rate | ELA | Math | $/Pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ramapo Central School District | 10,420 | 14 | 70% | 21% | 17% | $31,387 |
| North Rockland Central School District | 7,921 | 9 | 89% | 35% | 42% | $32,745 |
| Clarkstown Central School District | 7,814 | 15 | 94% | 63% | 64% | $28,891 |
| Suffern Central School District | 3,787 | 6 | 88% | 46% | 45% | $36,491 |
| Nyack Public Schools | 2,820 | 5 | 92% | 60% | 65% | $31,943 |
| South Orangetown Central School District | 2,729 | 4 | 95% | 56% | 66% | $38,294 |
| Pearl River Union Free School District | 2,151 | 5 | 93% | 64% | 66% | $36,587 |
| Nanuet Union Free School District | 2,104 | 4 | 96% | 61% | 62% | $33,584 |
ELA/Math = % of students scoring Level 3 or 4 (proficient or above) on NYS grades 3–8 assessments. Grad rate = 4-year cohort graduation rate. Spending = total expenditure per pupil (2023-24).
NYS statewide averages for reference: ELA ~50%, Math ~48%, 4-year grad rate ~84%. Numbers above the state average generally indicate strong performance, but scores vary significantly by district demographics and resources.
District Profiles
East Ramapo Central School District
10,420 students
14 schools
70% grad rate
$31,387/pupil
ELA: 21% proficient
Math: 17% proficient
6,240 ELL students
Serves: Spring Valley, Monsey, New Square, Kaser, Chestnut Ridge, Airmont, Hillburn
North Rockland Central School District
7,921 students
9 schools
89% grad rate
$32,745/pupil
ELA: 35% proficient
Math: 42% proficient
1,468 ELL students
Serves: Haverstraw, Stony Point, Garnerville, West Haverstraw, Thiells, Tomkins Cove
Clarkstown Central School District
7,814 students
15 schools
94% grad rate
$28,891/pupil
ELA: 63% proficient
Math: 64% proficient
424 ELL students
Serves: New City, Congers, Bardonia, Nanuet (part), West Nyack, Valley Cottage
Suffern Central School District
3,787 students
6 schools
88% grad rate
$36,491/pupil
ELA: 46% proficient
Math: 45% proficient
846 ELL students
Serves: Suffern, Montebello, Sloatsburg, Hillburn, Wesley Hills
Nyack Public Schools
2,820 students
5 schools
92% grad rate
$31,943/pupil
ELA: 60% proficient
Math: 65% proficient
327 ELL students
Serves: Nyack, Upper Nyack, Valley Cottage (part), West Nyack (part)
South Orangetown Central School District
2,729 students
4 schools
95% grad rate
$38,294/pupil
ELA: 56% proficient
Math: 66% proficient
154 ELL students
Serves: Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Tappan, Sparkill, Palisades, Piermont
Pearl River Union Free School District
2,151 students
5 schools
93% grad rate
$36,587/pupil
ELA: 64% proficient
Math: 66% proficient
95 ELL students
Serves: Pearl River, Nanuet (part)
Nanuet Union Free School District
2,104 students
4 schools
96% grad rate
$33,584/pupil
ELA: 61% proficient
Math: 62% proficient
164 ELL students
Serves: Nanuet
Data from NYSED. Enrollment: 2024-25. Assessments: 2024-25. Spending: 2023-24. Report an update.