Best Schools in Ferndale, NY
Ferndale, NY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,542 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Ferndale underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferndale, NY
The top high schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 596 Students
2. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferndale, NY
The top middle schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert J Kaiser Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferndale, NY
The top elementary schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 691 Students
2. Kenneth L Rutherford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 492 Students
3. George L Cooke School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 592 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferndale, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferndale, NY has a total population of 899 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferndale, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ferndale, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferndale, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferndale, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ferndale, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferndale, NY
How many schools are in Ferndale, NY?
Ferndale, NY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,542 students in total.
How do schools in Ferndale perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ferndale score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Ferndale underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferndale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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