Nanuet Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Nanuet Union Free School District

Nanuet Union Free School District serves a community in Rockland County just beyond the Hudson River's western edge. The district enrolls a small-to-mid-sized population of students across four schools spanning kindergarten through grade twelve: two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The student body is diverse, with roughly equal shares of white and Hispanic students, a substantial Asian population, and smaller Black and multiracial groups.

The district's state test results show a mixed picture with a downward slope as students advance. In the early elementary grades, mathematics proficiency runs in the low-to-mid range, with about three-quarters of third graders meeting the state standard and the share dipping into the low sixties by fourth grade, then falling to around sixty percent in fifth grade. By sixth grade proficiency rebounds slightly, but a steeper decline follows in grades seven and eight, where fewer than half the students are proficient in math. English language arts tells a somewhat different story: third and fourth grade performance is notably weaker than math, hovering near sixty percent, while fifth grade lifts to mid-sixty percent. Performance dips again in sixth and seventh grade to the mid-fifties, then rises unexpectedly in eighth grade to above seventy percent, suggesting either curriculum changes, composition shifts, or improved eighth-grade instruction. Science was tested only in fifth and eighth grades; fifth graders fell somewhat short of the ELA pace at below sixty percent, while eighth-grade science proficiency held at roughly the same point.

The participation rates in testing deserve note. While grades three through seven show strong participation in the high eighties to mid-nineties, eighth-grade math participation drops sharply to forty percent, and science participation there falls to thirty-seven percent. This gap likely reflects the structure of the high school, where some students may already have moved into courses that sit outside the state assessment window or are tracked into pathways that diverge from the standard test year. A parent may want to look into whether this reflects early algebra placement, a block schedule, or other course sequencing that pulls students away from the standard eighth-grade math assessment.

Compared to other Rockland County districts, Nanuet's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, a modest but genuine strength. The district also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism rates, meaning fewer students are chronically absent than in most peer districts. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range, slightly below the county median, which may reflect a district balancing investments with tax sensitivity.

The district has invested in capital improvements through community referendum. In 2021 voters approved a substantial bond for classroom and facility upgrades without increasing net tax burden, as it replaced a retiring bond. A second referendum in 2022 added a capital reserve fund, and in 2024 the district community voted to fund a major renovation of the Nanuet Public Library, which sits within walking distance of all school buildings and serves students after school, adding a sustained tax commitment for that amenity.

Housing in the Nanuet area carries moderate-to-above-average value for the region, with home prices clustering in the mid-six-figures and rents in the mid-range for Rockland County. The affordability picture reflects a balance: housing costs are high relative to national benchmarks but align with Northeastern suburban norms, and the area sits roughly at the national median for price-to-income ratio.

No data on free-or-reduced-price lunch rates, special education enrollment, or English learner counts were available, so a parent seeking detail on those supports should ask the district directly. High school graduation rates and detailed program offerings were also not in the payload provided. Enrollment data show a full K-12 pipeline with roughly balanced grade cohorts, suggesting stable community demographics and school capacity.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,193

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 35%

Black 9%

White 39%

Asian 14%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

87%

—

Gr 3

40%

68%

Gr 4

42%

69%

Gr 5

42%

75%

Gr 6

39%

62%

Gr 7

45%

68%

Gr 8

60%

80%

Math

Gr EOC

77%

—

Gr 3

62%

79%

Gr 4

56%

74%

Gr 5

41%

72%

Gr 6

60%

73%

Gr 7

46%

62%

Gr 8

45%

41%

Science

Gr EOC

74%

—

Gr 5

32%

71%

Gr 8

45%

50%

Social studies

Gr EOC

90%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

GEORGE W MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A MACARTHUR BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL

NANUET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

43%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

62%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

73%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

57%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$647,324

Year-over-year change+2.7%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$626K to $875K

vs. state typical1.27x

vs. national typical1.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
10954	Nanuet	$626K	+1.8%	76.2%
10965	Pearl River	$705K	+5.9%	21.2%
10994	West Nyack	$786K	+3.4%	2.0%
10977	Spring Valley	$875K	+3.1%	0.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,955/mo

Year-over-year change+0.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
10954	Nanuet	$2,955	+0.3%	76.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,266/mo

Home price / national median income7.7x

Annual rent / national median income42.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$312/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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