Post Road School

Post Road School is a magnet public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 175 West Post Road in White Plains, New York. As of the most recent data, it has a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1, which is well below the New York state average of around 17:1, suggesting smaller class sizes and more potential for individualized attention. State assessment results show that about 40% of students are proficient in math (Grade 3: 40%, Grade 4: 70%, Grade 5: 43%) and roughly 39% are proficient in ELA across grades 3-5.

The school serves a richly diverse community, over 64% of students are Hispanic, about 20% White, and roughly 8% Black/African-American. Students from Post Road typically feed into White Plains High School, which boasts a distinguished alumni list including NFL Hall-of-Famer Art Monk and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David E. Sanger.

For families looking at housing in the zone, three-bedroom rental units in White Plains and nearby Westchester markets tend to range from roughly US $2,500 to US $4,000/month, depending on condition, location and amenities. While Post Road offers the benefits of small classes and a dynamic multilingual community, its proficiency rates remain below state and district averages, families may want to explore how the school supports math and reading growth when considering this zone.

In Fall 2025, Post Road School partnered with a local yoga studio to host a fundraiser flow-class for the fifth-grade cohort. The event fostered parent-student engagement, reinforced mindfulness-and-movement themes, and celebrated the school’s dual-language program in a larger community wellness context.

1. What special programs does Post Road offer?

A. The school features a dual-language (English/Spanish) magnet track and participates in the Project Lead-The-Way initiative, offering hands-on STEM exploration starting in early grades.

2. How does the school support students who are behind grade level?

A. Post Road uses frequent benchmark assessments and schedules small-group “power hour” interventions during the school day. Families should ask about frequency of progress monitoring and how students are moved into additional support.

3. What is the demographic and language profile?

A. With over 60% of students identifying as Hispanic and a large share of multilingual learners, the school offers bilingual family-engagement nights and translation support.

4. How involved can parents be in the school community?

A. Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) events, volunteering in classroom projects and regular bilingual communication are key features. Because of the dual-language model, parent involvement in both languages is encouraged.

5. What should families know about housing and moving into the attendance zone?

A. With three-bedroom rentals in White Plains ranging ~$2,500–4,000/month, families should review commute, unit condition, and budget for any potential tutoring or enrichment, especially if hoping to raise proficiency outcomes.