Top Rankings
Harrison Central 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,742 students in Harrison Central 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 Harrison Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,742 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison Central School District, which is ranked #124 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
59%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,162 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,694 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,162
$31,324
Spending / Student
$34,694
$32,199
Best Harrison Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3192
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3192
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Purchase School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2995 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 630-3172
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 630-3172
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Louis M Klein Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Union Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3033
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3033
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Union Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3094
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Samuel J Preston School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Taylor Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Parsons Memorial School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Halstead Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3222
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3222
Gr: K-9 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison Central School District?
Harrison Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,742 students.
What is the rank of Harrison Central School District?
Harrison Central School District is ranked #124 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Central School District?
59% of Harrison Central School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison Central School District?
Harrison Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Harrison Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,694 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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