Welcome to Dobbs Ferry
The 2.4 square mile Village of Dobbs Ferry, with a population of approximately 11,000, is enviably located in the historic River Towns, along the Hudson River, and only 20 miles north of New York City. Dobbs Ferry has small-town charm, a revitalized waterfront, well-respected public schools, and an easy commute to midtown Manhattan. Housing stock is varied: there are tidy homes on smaller lots near town, and larger colonials, Victorians and a few midcentury moderns or newer homes further from town. There are also condominiums, co-ops, and luxury townhomes at The Landing, which offers pool, tennis, and a clubhouse. Dobbs Ferry has its own major grocery store, plus local shops and excellent restaurants along Cedar, Chestnut and Main, including Parlor, a hip spot for creative pizzas and cocktails, and Sushi Mike’s, a local favorite; or try Half Moon where you can enjoy dining on the waterfront or meeting friends for drinks at the outdoor bar and patio.
Education
Dobbs Ferry is served by three schools that make up the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District: Springhurst Elementary School (k-5), Dobbs Ferry Middle School (6-8), and Dobbs Ferry High School (9-12). The school district has a tradition of excellence, and was the first school district in Westchester to offer an International Baccalaureate diploma. In addition to the IB program, Dobbs Ferry offers honors courses in all areas for grades 9-12, electives in Science Research and Musical Theater, and exciting newer courses like Sport Management, Marketing and Media and one in Business and Product Development. The High School offers a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities, including sports programs at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity level, and numerous clubs with everything from art to debate to marching band to student government and yearbook. The district has two turf playing fields, one at the High School and one at Springhurst Elementary. There is an afterschool program for k-5, featuring courses like chess,
lego builders and art. Classes are held at the elementary school. Pre-schools in Dobbs Ferry include: Community Nursery School, the Early Childhood Center at Greenburgh Hebrew Center, The Christian PreSchool, and the Montessori based Alcott School. Private schools in the area include the Masters School, a day and boarding school, for grades 5-12, and Mercy College.
