Dryden Elementary School
Dryden, NY · Dryden Central School District · Grades PK-5
1,510th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
Dryden Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dryden Elementary School 1,510th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 35th in 2025.
Dryden Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Dryden Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 508 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 80.9% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 9.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 5.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dryden Elementary School
Typical home value $295K in zip 13053 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dryden Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Freeville Elementary SchoolDryden Central School District · 3.3 mi away1,205th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 57% - 4Cassavant Elementary SchoolDryden Central School District · 4.3 mi away1,436th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 56% - 5Groton Elementary SchoolGroton Central School District · 7.5 mi away1,228th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 8Caroline Elementary SchoolIthaca City School District · 7.7 mi away679th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 63% - –Franklyn S Barry Primary SchoolCortland City School District · 8.5 mi away
- 8Northeast SchoolIthaca City School District · 9 mi away628th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 76% - 2Fe Smith Intermediate SchoolCortland City School District · 10 mi away2,073rd of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 38% - 5Belle Sherman SchoolIthaca City School District · 10.1 mi away1,312th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dryden Elementary School in?
Dryden Elementary School is part of the Dryden Central School District district in Dryden, New York.
Is Dryden Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dryden Elementary School 1,510th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Dryden Elementary School?
White 81%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 6%, Black 2% (508 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dryden Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13053 is $295K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.