Valley Cottage School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valley Cottage, New York 10989 · Nyack Union Free School District
#380 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#5055 of 50,301 nationally
About Valley Cottage School
Valley Cottage School is a public elementary located in Valley Cottage, in the Nyack Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 384 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 380th 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 384.
There are 2 schools in Valley Cottage; Valley Cottage School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26%
- 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 Valley Cottage School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26%
- 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
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Valley Cottage School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nyack Senior High School
Nyack · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students · 1.7 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Valley Cottage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students · 1.8 km away
Strawtown Elementary School
West Nyack · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 2.4 km away
Upper Nyack School
Upper Nyack · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students · 2.8 km away
Felix Festa Character Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 3.3 km away
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students · 3.3 km away
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students · 3.3 km away
West Nyack Elementary School
West Nyack · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 3.4 km away
Laurel Plains Elementary School
New City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 3.5 km away
Clarkstown South Senior High School
West Nyack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students · 3.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valley Cottage School a good school?
Valley Cottage School has a Success Index (US) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #380 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 Valley Cottage School rank in New York?
Valley Cottage School ranks #380 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #5055 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valley Cottage School?
Valley Cottage School had 384 students in 2025.
Is Valley Cottage School a elementary school or a high school?
Valley Cottage School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Valley Cottage School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valley Cottage School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.