Public schools in Spring Valley, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Spring Valley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,862
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Spring Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Spring Valley, NY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,862 students, an average of 972 per school. The largest campus is Ramapo High School (1,694 students), and the largest elementary school is Hempstead Elementary School (459).
Every listed school belongs to East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley). City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Spring Valley
Elementary schools in Spring Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) | KG–KG | 386 | 15.7:1 | |
| Hempstead Elementary School East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) | KG–06 | 459 | 11.1:1 |
Middle schools in Spring Valley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakiat Elementary School East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) | 04–08 | 822 | 13:1 |
High schools in Spring Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) | 09–12 | 1,694 | 13.3:1 | |
| Spring Valley High School East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) | 09–12 | 1,501 | 12.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic76.8%
- Black18%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Spring Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,862 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Spring Valley
How many public schools are in Spring Valley, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Spring Valley: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,862 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Spring Valley?
All listed public schools with an address in Spring Valley belong to East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley). Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Spring Valley?
Ramapo High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Spring Valley, with 1,694 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Spring Valley?
No school with an address in Spring Valley is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Spring Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Spring Valley public schools is 13:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Spring Valley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities