EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)

Located at 105 South Madison Avenue in Spring Valley, New York, the East Ramapo Central School District serves as a dynamic educational hub within a large suburban setting of the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating as an open, traditional public school district, the system manages 14 operational schools that deliver comprehensive educational opportunities spanning kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning options. Serving nearly 11,000 students across Rockland County, the district provides an expansive, accessible learning environment designed to guide students from early childhood foundational learning through high school graduation.

The district's vibrant student body is characterized by rich cultural diversity, featuring a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (comprising over 8,300 students) and Black (over 1,700 students), alongside Asian, White, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial learners. To effectively guide and nurture this growing community, East Ramapo maintains a substantial workforce of nearly 2,800 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a robust teaching staff of more than 1,500 educators and 225 instructional aides, backed by over 1,000 dedicated support personnel. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district represents a well-staffed, community-centered public school system dedicated to fostering student growth and academic success.