For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,718 students in 10956, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 931 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 10956, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10956, NY are Clarkstown North Senior High School, Laurel Plains Elementary School and New City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10956 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10956, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10956, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Teakwood Ln
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
New City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Little Tor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Link Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Red Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Woodglen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Phillips Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Rt 45
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290
Gr: K-3 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10956, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10956, NY include Clarkstown North Senior High School, Laurel Plains Elementary School and New City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 10956?
8 public schools are located in 10956.
What percentage of students in 10956 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 10956 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10956?
10956 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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