Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School's ranking?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is ranked #222 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School often compared to?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville School, Fox Meadow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School?
615 students attend Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School offer ?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School part of?
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School is part of Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District.
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