One of several villages in the Hudson Valley, New York area, the Village of Ossining is a popular place to live for people looking for the right combination of living in a small, tight-knit community and New York City, located about 30 miles south. The local school district, Ossining Union Free School District, is a reflection of this winning combination.

The Ossining Union Free School District instructs about 3,928 students from pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. It is comprised of six schools – Roosevelt School, Park Early Childhood Center, Parkside School, Claremont School, Anne M. Dorner Middle School, and Ossining High School. The diverse student population sets a cosmopolitan atmosphere perfect for teaching students to be global citizens. The district believes that all children will learn and therefore puts high expectations on quality instruction and student achievement. All teachers, instructors, and administrators are dedicated to helping each child realize his or her fullest potential and providing equal educational opportunities to all students. Therefore, the district continually looks for ways to improve their teaching methods and the curriculum. Average class sizes are between 18 and 25 students depending on the grade and subject.

Ossining is no stranger to achievement either. Park Early Childhood Center was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education; the district was named a Top 100 Community for Music Education with students in the music department winning a myriad of awards and recognitions; the Science Research Program is one of the best in the area, producing Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists; the quality instruction at Ossining High School helped one student win a National Merit Scholarship and several others to become National Merit Scholarship finalists and semifinalists; Ossining High School was also ranked as a “Top High School” by Newsweek; and the strong athletic department has led many students to achieve their personal best in sports.

With its strong emphasis on quality instruction in all areas – whether it is in the classroom, on a stage, or on the field – the Ossining Union Free School District is successful in providing each child with a well-rounded education, which is just one of the reasons why so many people look for homes and apartments in Ossining, New York.