Ralph R Smith School
Hyde Park, NY · Hyde Park Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,758th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
16 SMITH CT, Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845)229-4060NCES ID 361518001274Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ralph R Smith School 1,758th 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 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 358 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 53.9% | ▼ 19.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 22.6% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| Black | 14.7% | 12.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 8.4% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $412K in zip 12538 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ralph R Smith School
- #1121Netherwood SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 2.7 mi away1,121st of 2,326
ELA 55% ▲12 · Math 59% ▲18Compare - #1544North Park Elementary SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 3.2 mi away1,544th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▲3 · Math 47% ▲6Compare - #1719Violet Avenue SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 3.3 mi away1,719th of 2,326
ELA 39% ▼4 · Math 47% ▲6Compare - #1423West Road/D'aquannis Intermediate SchoolArlington Central School District · 3.8 mi away1,423rd of 2,326
ELA 52% ▲9 · Math 46% ▲5Compare - #1375Highland Elementary SchoolHighland Central School District · 4.6 mi away1,375th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▲6 · Math 51% ▲10Compare - #2217Morse Young Magnet SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 4.8 mi away2,217th of 2,326
ELA 26% ▼17 · Math 21% ▼20Compare - #824Little Water Preparatory Charter SchoolLittle Water Preparatory Charter School · 4.8 mi away · charter824th of 2,326
ELA 60% ▲17 · Math 69% ▲28Compare - #1153Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyPoughkeepsie City School District · 4.8 mi away1,153rd of 2,326
ELA 52% ▲9 · Math 60% ▲19Compare
What school district is Ralph R Smith School in?
Ralph R Smith School is part of the Hyde Park Central School District district in Hyde Park, New York.
Is Ralph R Smith School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ralph R Smith School 1,758th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Ralph R Smith School?
White 54%, Hispanic 23%, Black 12%, Two or more races 8% (358 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ralph R Smith School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12538 is $412K 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.