Rye Neck Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Rye Neck Union Free School District

Rye Neck Union Free School District serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across two towns in Westchester County, with enrollment of about fifteen hundred students spread across four schools: two elementary buildings, a middle school, and a high school. The district includes portions of Rye and Mamaroneck, two affluent residential communities where home values are substantially above state and national benchmarks. The housing market in the district's area is active and generally appreciating; median home values reflect a high-cost suburb in close proximity to New York City, and rental properties command prices well above regional medians as well.

In elementary grades, Rye Neck students show solid proficiency in both math and English language arts. Across grades three through seven, math proficiency runs in the low to mid-range, with grade four outperforming most other grades. English language arts proficiency is comparably positioned, with slightly lower rates in third grade and a dip visible by eighth grade. Science results in grade five show moderate proficiency; no grade eight science data was available. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places the district above the midpoint among Westchester County's districts. A marked decline appears in grade eight, where both math and English language arts proficiency fall considerably. This eighth-grade dip is meaningful enough for families with middle school students to inquire about directly with the district.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits in the top quartile among county districts, meaning attendance is notably stronger than the typical district in the region. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range relative to other Westchester districts, despite the district serving an affluent community, a positioning that families may want to understand further in relation to program offerings and staffing levels.

The district is currently undergoing several operational and curriculum shifts. A new elementary English language arts curriculum is being rolled out across kindergarten through grade five at both elementary schools, a foundational change to how reading and writing instruction happens daily in those buildings. At the same time, the district has brought mental health and therapeutic support services in-house by adding a psychologist and social worker to staff, moving away from reliance on outside placements for students with those needs. The district continues to invest in facility upgrades, including HVAC and electrical improvements, funded through an ongoing transfer from the operating budget rather than new borrowing, meaning tax impact is distributed over time. A shared transportation agreement with the neighboring Mamaroneck School District has reduced busing costs and logistics for Rye Neck.

Graduation rate data was not available for this district profile. High school program details, college enrollment outcomes, and advanced coursework offerings were not included in the data provided, so families considering the district for their older students may want to review the district website or contact the high school directly to understand the breadth of AP, honors, and dual-enrollment options available.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,494

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 2%

White 59%

Asian 9%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

72%

—

Gr 3

19%

82%

Gr 4

46%

81%

Gr 5

47%

87%

Gr 6

41%

88%

Gr 7

38%

83%

Gr 8

38%

72%

Math

Gr EOC

24%

—

Gr 3

44%

88%

Gr 4

69%

91%

Gr 5

50%

87%

Gr 6

24%

95%

Gr 7

42%

92%

Gr 8

44%

65%

Science

Gr EOC

68%

—

Gr 5

33%

79%

Social studies

Gr EOC

79%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

DANIEL WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

F E BELLOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RYE NECK MIDDLE SCHOOL

RYE NECK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

82%

Grade 3

88%

Grade 4

82%

Grade 5

84%

Grade 6

86%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

77%

Grade 4

81%

Grade 5

81%

Grade 6

78%

Grade 7

66%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

72%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$1.52M

Year-over-year change+8.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1.0M to $2.2M

vs. state typical2.97x

vs. national typical4.12x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
10543	Mamaroneck	$1.0M	+8.4%	59.8%
10580	Rye	$2.2M	+8.3%	40.1%
10528	Harrison	$1.4M	+8.2%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$4,322/mo

Year-over-year change+7.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$3,893 to $4,960/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
10543	Mamaroneck	$3,893	+7.0%	59.8%
10580	Rye	$4,960	—	40.1%
10528	Harrison	$4,858	+11.8%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,650/mo

Home price / national median income18.1x

Annual rent / national median income61.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,328/mo

Market Activity: Westchester County

Median listing price$750,000

Median listing price YoY-5.7%

Median price per sq ft$419

Median price per sq ft YoY+1.9%

Median days on market30.5 days

Median days on market YoY-12.9%

Active listings1,539

Active listings YoY-2.0%

New listings1,108

New listings YoY-8.3%

Pending listings236

Pending listings YoY-88.6%

Hotness: median listing price$712,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY-3.2%

Supply score94.1

Supply score YoY+11.3%

Demand score70.5

Demand score YoY+35.4%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

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)

Data Currently Unavailable

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