Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Black River School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Black River School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black River School is 0.55, 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.
Black River School is ranked #1664 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Black River School often compared to?
Black River Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calcium Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Black River School?
546 students attend Black River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Black River School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River School?
Black River School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Black River School offer ?
Black River School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black River School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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