For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 224 students in Buchanan, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Buchanan, NY is Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buchanan, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Westchester Ave
Buchanan, NY 10511
(914) 257-5400
Buchanan, NY 10511
(914) 257-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buchanan, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Buchanan, NY include Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buchanan?
1 public schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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