Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forts Ferry 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Forts Ferry 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 Forts Ferry School is 0.65, 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.
Forts Ferry School is ranked #1742 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Forts Ferry School often compared to?
Forts Ferry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boght Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Forts Ferry School?
439 students attend Forts Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Forts Ferry School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forts Ferry School?
Forts Ferry School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forts Ferry School offer ?
Forts Ferry School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forts Ferry School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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