Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Yonkers, NY · Yonkers City School District · Grades PK-8
1,882nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ella Fitzgerald Academy 1,882nd 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Ella Fitzgerald Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ella Fitzgerald Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 458 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.7% | 77.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 18.9% | 13.8% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 4.8% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Typical home value $620K in zip 10701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Cesar E Chavez SchoolYonkers City School District · 0.2 mi away1,283rd of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 65% - 2Enrico Fermi School for the Performing ArtsYonkers City School District · 0.2 mi away2,058th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 32% - 2School 23Yonkers City School District · 0.3 mi away2,066th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 31% - –Thomas Cornell AcademyYonkers City School District · 0.4 mi away
- 4Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety SchoolYonkers City School District · 0.6 mi away1,493rd of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 54% - 2Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet SchoolYonkers City School District · 0.7 mi away2,043rd of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 34% - 10Pearls Hawthorne SchoolYonkers City School District · 0.8 mi away114th of 2,326
ELA 89% · Math 89% - 2Las Hermanas Mirabal Community SchoolYonkers City School District · 1 mi away1,975th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ella Fitzgerald Academy in?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is part of the Yonkers City School District district in Yonkers, New York.
Is Ella Fitzgerald Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ella Fitzgerald Academy 1,882nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Hispanic 78%, Black 14%, White 3%, Asian 2% (458 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ella Fitzgerald Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10701 is $620K 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.