Samuel J Preston School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Harrison, New York 10604 · Harrison Central School District
#446 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#6268 of 50,301 nationally
About Samuel J Preston School
Samuel J Preston School is a public elementary located in West Harrison, in the Harrison Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 446th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Samuel J Preston School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Samuel J Preston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Purchase School
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Post Road School
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White Plains Middle School
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1,537 students · 3.2 km away
Richard J Bailey School
White Plains · Public middle · Grades 4–6
404 students · 3.7 km away
Virginia Road Elementary School
White Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–2
328 students · 3.7 km away
Lee F Jackson School
White Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–1
245 students · 3.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel J Preston School a good school?
Samuel J Preston School has a Success Index (US) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #446 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Samuel J Preston School rank in New York?
Samuel J Preston School ranks #446 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #6268 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Samuel J Preston School?
Samuel J Preston School had 331 students in 2025.
Is Samuel J Preston School a elementary school or a high school?
Samuel J Preston School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Samuel J Preston School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuel J Preston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.