Valhalla Union Free School District

316 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595-1300
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,002 students in Valhalla Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Valhalla Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,698 Schools
# Students
1,426 Students
1,743,650 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
154,299 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valhalla Union Free School District, which is ranked #271 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#272 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
62%
52%
56%
49%
82%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
34%
31%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
49%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,618 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,742 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,618
$31,371
Spending / Student
$35,742
$32,248

Best Valhalla Union Free School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensico School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5030
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Valhalla Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5011
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
86 Virginia Rd
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 683-5035
Gr: K-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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