The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Science. The lowest is 39% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Claremont School
Claremont School serves third and fourth graders in Ossining, a mixed-use Hudson River village in Westchester County with a culturally and economically diverse population and a revitalized downtown core. The school enrolls a substantial student body, almost all from within the district. The enrollment is about three-fifths Latino, roughly a fifth white, and includes smaller shares of Black and Asian students. More than half the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population with significant economic need.
On state math and English language arts assessments, Claremont's proficiency rates fall below the midpoint among Westchester County districts. In math, roughly half of fourth graders met the proficiency standard, while less than half of third graders did. Fourth grade showed somewhat stronger math performance than third. In English language arts, proficiency was lower, with fourth graders performing below third graders—fewer than four in ten fourth graders reached proficiency. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades is below the midpoint for the county. Science proficiency data from an earlier year showed much stronger results in fourth grade, suggesting this may be an area of relative strength, though more recent data is not available. These test results sit below typical county performance, and a parent may want to look further with the school into their approach to supporting reading and math development in these grades, as well as asking about any shifts in instruction or support since these results were reported.
Ossining itself is a compact, economically mixed community experiencing growth and investment. Downtown is a walkable pedestrian district built around Main Street, with local restaurants, shops, a farmers market, and waterfront access. The village approved a major school bond in September 2024—the largest school bond in Westchester history—that will fund a new middle school building, expanded classrooms and cafeteria at Claremont, security upgrades, and conversion of a former church into an arts and theater space. Those facilities improvements will arrive as the school district operates near or above capacity across all buildings. Housing in the area is mid-range for Westchester, with home values and rental costs reflecting a community that is more affordable than some nearby suburbs but still requiring substantial income. The village is a commuter community with Metro-North rail access and has drawn young professional families alongside its established population.
Claremont is a traditional public school serving only elementary grades, so it has no high school graduation rate or advanced course offerings to report. Its student body reflects the neighborhood's diversity and economic profile. The recent bond-funded expansion signals the district's commitment to facility improvements and may improve conditions as the school addresses space constraints, though the academic proficiency picture on recent assessments is one a prospective family should understand and discuss directly with school staff.
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