Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school, in Yorktown Heights, New York, serving students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has approximately 540 students and has a student-teacher ratio of roughly 16:1, with the cooperation of around 34 full-time teachers. The school has a multicultural population, with roughly 27% minority student enrollment, consisting of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial ethnic backgrounds. Academically, Thomas Jefferson does well, with approximately 70% of students being proficient in math and 75% in reading, which positions it in the top 30% of schools in Virginia. The school provides a variety of programs such as art, music, physical education, and social-emotional learning aimed at preparing well-rounded students. Parents tend to depict the school as supportive and engaging where children are valued and motivated to develop. The neighborhood area of this school is residential with an average home price of approximately $389,950.

Enrollment is now open for the 2025-26 school year! Recently, third graders had an exciting trip to the KNWA/FOX24 news studios, where they got a behind-the-scenes look at how news is made. Students also had a blast celebrating Read Across America Week with fun activities that sparked their love for reading.