Ossining Union Free School District

What Ossining Union Free School District does

Ossining Union Free School District (Ossining UFSD) is a publicly governed K-12 school district chartered under New York State Education Law, serving residents of Ossining in Westchester County, New York. The district operates six schools — Park School (early childhood), Brookside Elementary, Claremont Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Anne M. Dorner Middle School (grades 7-8), and Ossining High School (grades 9-12) — with a staff of 525+ delivering PreK-12 instructional, special education, multilingual, athletics, and community services programs. Academic offerings include a Dual Language Program covering 1,004 students across 47 classes, a Science Research Program that has produced 103 National Science Talent Search scholars, 42 college-level courses, and a P-Tech career pathway in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College.

The district is funded through three primary revenue streams: a voter-approved property tax levy, New York State education aid (including competitive grants such as the Smart Start Grant and ESSER ARP funding), and voter-approved bond debt — most recently a $210 million capital bond passed in September 2024. Operations are governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter. Technology infrastructure is built on standard educational SaaS platforms (Infinite Campus for student information, Finalsite for web content management), supplemented by digital device programs and a Community Schools hub (OPRIME) that integrates family support services into school operations.

The entity is not a commercial enterprise; it is a government-state entity whose "customers" are district-resident families, and its revenue is more accurately characterized as an annually approved public budget rather than commercial sales. Go-to-market is community-led through open enrollment for residents, with extensive outreach via social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), email (O-Blast system), press releases through Patch.com, and direct community programming. Distribution is direct — six physical school sites serving a single catchment area in Westchester County.

Name

Ossining Union Free School District

Legal name

Ossining Union Free School District

Website

https://ossiningufsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ossining Union Free School District is a publicly governed K-12 school district in Westchester County, New York, operating six schools and serving district-resident students from PreK through grade 12 with academic, special education, athletics, and community school programs funded by property taxes, state aid, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• STEM education programs
• Special education services
• Bilingual education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ossining

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes levied on district residents, subject to annual voter approval through budget votes and board elections.
2. State Education Aid: Funding from New York State education aid, including formula-based aid and competitive grants such as Smart Start Grant and ESSER ARP funding.
3. Bond Financing: Capital construction funded through voter-approved bond referendums, such as the $210 million bond approved in September 2024 for facilities improvements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ossining Union Free School District is a public school district providing comprehensive PreK-12 education to students in Ossining, New York, operating six schools. The district delivers core academic instruction, STEM and Science Research programs, ENL/Dual Language/World Languages, Special Education services, athletics, arts, and before/after school programs. It also operates the OPRIME Community Schools hub connecting families with food assistance and support services.

Product overview

Ossining Union Free School District provides a comprehensive Pre-K through Grade 12 public education system across six schools (Park School, Brookside Elementary, Claremont School, Roosevelt School, Anne M. Dorner Middle School, and Ossining High School). The district offers a portfolio of academic programs including STEM education with research and robotics components, ENL and Dual Language programs, Special Education services, and career pathway programs such as P-Tech. The district operates Community Schools through its OPRIME hub providing family support services, along with extensive athletics programs and seasonal summer learning opportunities. Technology infrastructure includes an Infinite Campus parent portal for student information access. The district is governed by a seven-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPRIME: The district's Community School Hub, which connects families with food assistance and community resources.

Products and services

• PreK-12 Public Education Programs
• STEM Education Program
• Special Education Services
• P-Tech Program
• ENL, Dual Language & World Languages Program
• Athletics Department Secondary school athletic programs offering multiple sports at Ossining High School and Anne M. Dorner Middle School, with live streaming through Hudl.
• Summer Programs Various summer learning opportunities including Summer Learning Academy, Summer Arts Academy, Freshman Summer Academy, THRIVE Summer Program, and credit recovery courses.
• OPRIME Community Schools Hub Community School Hub connecting families with food resources, support services, and community outreach programs. Has distributed 2,000+ free books to students.
• Before & After School Programs Before and after school care programs offered to district families for enrolled students.
• Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) Online portal for parents to access student grades, attendance, assessment history, and school information via the Infinite Campus student information system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 consecutive years recognized as Best Community for Music Education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Joy RiotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvertising agency engaged by the district for mascot development process. Joy Riot collaborated with the district from January through June 2024 to research, conduct focus groups, surveys, and develop the new lion mascot design that was approved by the Board of Education.
• SUNY Westchester Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for seamless admissions program allowing Ossining students pathway to SUNY Westchester. Also partner in P-Tech program providing career pathways for students.
• BioBus and RegeneronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience education partnership bringing mobile science labs to Ossining schools. BioBus, in partnership with Regeneron, provides hands-on science experiences for students at Roosevelt School and other district schools.
• Neighbors LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the district's Public Service Announcement series addressing social justice and community unity themes. Collaboration with the Communications Club on PSAs.
• Village of Ossining (Joyce Sharrock Cole, Village Historian)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity collaboration on Public Service Announcements and cultural heritage initiatives. Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole collaborated on PSA series.
• Center Lane (LGBTQ+ Youth Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal LGBTQ+ youth services organization partnered with district on Public Service Announcement series to promote inclusivity and address bias-related issues.
• MAANGO (Westchester Young Asian American/Pacific Islanders)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization representing Asian American/Pacific Islander community partnered on PSA series to raise awareness and promote dialogue on diversity and inclusion.
• Jacob Burns Film CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal arts organization partnered with district for Westchester BASH Awards, an arts recognition event for student filmmakers and artists.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pleasantville Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 public district of comparable size. Directly comparable on tax-levy funding model, board governance, and K-12 program portfolio.
• Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District: Westchester K-12 public district in close proximity to Ossining, serving similar demographic profile. Directly comparable on funding model, board governance, and academic program breadth.
• Byram Hills Central School District: Northern Westchester K-12 public district of comparable scale. Comparable in funding model, academic programming, and demographic profile of resident families.
• Hendrick Hudson Central School District: Adjacent Westchester K-12 public school district serving Montrose, Buchanan, and Cortlandt. Directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and student demographics to Ossining UFSD.
• Ardsley Union Free School District: Southern Westchester K-12 public district of similar size and structure. Directly comparable on property-tax funding model, academic programs, and community engagement approach.
• Yorktown Central School District: Northern Westchester K-12 public district of similar enrollment scale. Comparable on funding structure, facilities profile, and breadth of academic and extracurricular programming.
• Chappaqua Central School District: High-performing Westchester K-12 public school district. Directly comparable in operating model and competitive positioning, often cited alongside Ossining by Westchester families evaluating school options.
• Croton-Harmon Union Free School District: Immediate neighboring K-12 public school district in northern Westchester County. Comparable in size, funding model (property tax + state aid), and grade-band structure, serving the Croton-on-Hudson community.
• Edgemont Union Free School District: Scarsdale-area Westchester K-12 public district serving similar demographic profile. Comparable in governance, academic programming, and competitive enrollment dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• New York State Education Department (NYSED): The state-level public education authority that charters, funds, and regulates all New York public school districts including Ossining UFSD. Not a direct competitor, but the governing incumbent whose aid formulas, mandates, and accountability frameworks directly determine Ossining's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ossiningschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCW1bSRUtTCN3TbloxiwaFGA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/oufsd
• Instagraminstagram.com/oufsd

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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