North Rockland Central School District

What North Rockland Central School District does

North Rockland Central School District is a New York State public K-12 school district headquartered at 65 Chapel Street in Garnerville, serving approximately 8,000 students across northern Rockland County and parts of Orange County. The district operates seven elementary schools (K-6), one middle school (Fieldstone, grades 7-8), one high school (grades 9-12), and the Neary Educational Center for special programs, supported by 540 teachers and 590 support staff plus a 200+ bus transportation fleet covering nearly 1,000,000 miles annually.

The district delivers a comprehensive educational portfolio including 50 College/AP courses, 37 varsity sports teams, special education and English as a New Language services, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and adult education programs. Its technology stack comprises Infinite Campus for student information, ClassLink for single sign-on, Google for Education for instruction, ParentSquare for communications, Frontline Education for HR/absence management, and WinCapWEB for payroll. A rare differentiator is the Digital Planetarium at North Rockland High School, one of few such facilities in U.S. public schools.

The district's business model is non-commercial: it is funded through local property taxes, New York State education aid, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and ARP ESSER funds. No tuition is charged to resident students, and all school meals are provided free through the Community Eligibility Provision. Previously known as Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, the entity is governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Kris Felicello (appointed August 2020). Notable outcomes include a 90% graduation rate (2019 cohort), three National Cheerleading Championships (2015, 2018, 2023), and bronze medal recognition in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report national rankings.

Name

North Rockland Central School District

Legal name

North Rockland Central School District

Website

https://www.northrockland.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

North Rockland Central School District is a New York State public K-12 school district serving approximately 8,000 students across nine schools in northern Rockland County, funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to resident families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Student transportation services
• School food services
• Special education programs
• Athletic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Garnerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education aid from New York State, and federal funding including Title I, IDEA, and ARP ESSER funds. No tuition charged for resident students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

North Rockland Central School District provides tuition-free K-12 public education to approximately 8,000 resident students across seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a special programs center in northern Rockland County and parts of Orange County, New York. Offerings include 50 college/AP courses, 37 varsity sports, special education, English as a New Language (ENL) programs, free breakfast and lunch via the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and student transportation on a fleet of over 200 buses. Universal Pre-Kindergarten, adult education, and Family Opportunity Centers extend services to the broader community.

Product overview

North Rockland Central School District operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system serving approximately 8,000 students in northern Rockland County and parts of Orange County, New York. The district encompasses seven elementary schools (K-6), one middle school (7-8), one high school (9-12), and the Neary Educational Center for special programs. The district's portfolio includes traditional academic instruction, 37 varsity athletic programs, food services, transportation (serving 8,000+ students with 200+ buses), and specialized programs including Universal Pre-K and the Dignity for All Students Act compliance. The district website serves as the central information hub connecting families with academic records (via Infinite Campus), meal payments (via My School Bucks), athletic registration (via Power Media), and community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Schools (K-6) Tuition-free K-6 elementary education across seven schools serving foundational academics, literacy, and social-emotional development for resident students in Northern Rockland County.
• Fieldstone Middle School Middle school program for grades 7-8 providing academic instruction, exploratory programs, and transition support for early adolescent students.
• North Rockland High School High school program for grades 9-12 offering 50 college/AP courses, career technical education, 37 varsity sports, fine arts programs, and special programs including a digital Planetarium.
• Neary Educational Center Special programs facility serving all grades, providing alternative education and specialized educational services to district students.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic program featuring 37 varsity sports teams including football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming, cross country, cheerleading, field hockey, and baseball, plus physical education and health programs.
• Food Services & School Meals School meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), with menu planning for elementary and secondary schools.
• Transportation Services Student transportation service transporting over 8,000 students daily using more than 200 buses covering nearly 1,000,000 miles annually, serving public, private, and special education students.
• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Free early childhood program for eligible North Rockland resident four-year-olds, designed to promote kindergarten readiness; placement determined by lottery when applications exceed available seats.
• Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten enrollment program for children born between December 2, 2020 and December 1, 2021; registration opens March 2, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Program Student safety and anti-bullying program required under New York's Dignity for All Students Act, ensuring a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying on school property, buses, and at school functions.
• Adult Education Adult education programs including ESL and continuing education courses for district residents, addressing adult literacy and language acquisition.
• District Facility Rentals Facility rental service allowing community organizations to reserve district spaces through the FMX portal, with insurance compliance required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% graduation rate (2019 cohort)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haverstraw Transit Inc.coreOthersTransportation partner handling most bus routes for North Rockland Schools. Manages lost items on buses and assists with item recovery. Contact: (845) 429-3407
• PeachjarcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital eFlyer distribution tool for school-approved flyers. Sends eFlyers directly to parents' inboxes and posts on school websites. Reduces paper waste and copy costs.
• Rockland Urgent CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing free sports physical examinations for student-athletes at Route 9W, West Haverstraw location. Supports athletic clearance process.
• MySchoolAppscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform for household income eligibility form submissions and school meal program applications. Used for CEP program applications.
• Rockland BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Cooperative Educational Services providing shared services, professional development, and educational resources to component districts including North Rockland.
• State University of New York at CortlandminorOthersDr. Kris Felicello received Bachelor of Science degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
• State University of New York at New PaltzminorOthersDr. Kris Felicello received Master's degree in Educational Administration from SUNY New Paltz
• St. John's UniversityminorOthersDr. Kris Felicello received Doctor of Science degree in Educational Leadership from St. John's University
• Private and Parochial SchoolsminorOthersDistrict provides transportation to private and parochial school students meeting eligibility requirements within the district's transportation limits

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ramapo Central School District (Suffern): Adjacent Rockland County public K-12 district operating under the same New York State Education Law and funding mechanisms, with similar suburban/Rockland demographics and school-age populations.
• Clarkstown Central School District: Neighboring Rockland County public school district operating multiple K-12 campuses with comparable suburban demographics, NY state-aid funding model, and athletic/academic profile; the most directly comparable Rockland County peer.
• Nyack Public Schools: Lower Hudson Valley public K-12 district sharing NY state-aid funding and suburban/transitioning demographic profile with North Rockland.
• Pearl River Union Free School District: Smaller Rockland County public K-12 district operating under the same New York State Education Law funding framework; comparable suburban Lower Hudson Valley operating context.
• East Ramapo Central School District: Rockland County public K-12 district sharing the same NY state regulatory and funding environment; comparable in scale and operating model though with a different demographic mix.

Others

• Rockland BOCES: Board of Cooperative Educational Services for Rockland County providing shared services, professional development, and special-education programs to component districts including North Rockland — an enabling/cooperative partner rather than a competitor.
• Haverstraw-Stony Point Joint Riverside District (historical predecessor): Historical predecessor entity (Haverstraw-Stony Point CSD) that merged into North Rockland CSD; included for governance/continuity comparability rather than active competition.

Regional players

• Chester Union Free School District: Orange County public K-12 district (parts of Orange County are within North Rockland's catchment); comparable NY public K-12 operating model in an adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NRockathletics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nrcsdtv555
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100087287142367
• Instagraminstagram.com/nrockathletics

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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