For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 930 students in Highland Falls, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Falls, NY are James I O'neill High School and Highland Falls Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Falls, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Highland Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland Falls, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James I O'neill High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Highland Falls Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Mountain Ave
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4761
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4761
Gr: 3-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-1008
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-1008
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Falls, NY include James I O'neill High School and Highland Falls Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Highland Falls?
3 public schools are located in Highland Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Falls?
Highland Falls public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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