For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,925 students in New Rochelle, NY (there are 11 private schools, serving 5,339 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in New Rochelle, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Rochelle, NY are New Rochelle High School, Daniel Webster Elementary School and William B Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Rochelle, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in New Rochelle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Rochelle, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Rochelle High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Clove Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 3,192 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Glenmore Dr
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4460
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4460
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
William B Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Broadfield Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4450
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4450
Grades: K-5
| 958 students
Rank: #44.
Albert Leonard Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Gerada Ln
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4339
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4339
Grades: 6-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #55.
George M Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Iselin Dr
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4420
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 576-4420
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Trinity Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Pelham Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4440
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4440
Grades: K-5
| 834 students
Rank: #77.
Isaac E Young Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Centre Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4360
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Weyman Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4430
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4430
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #99.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Washington Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4401
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4401
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Barnard School
Magnet School
129 Barnard Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4386
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4386
Grades: PK-2
| 447 students
New Rochelle, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
53 Old Boston Post Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Rochelle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
164 Brookdale Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Rochelle, NY?
The top ranked public schools in New Rochelle, NY include New Rochelle High School, Daniel Webster Elementary School and William B Ward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Rochelle, NY?
10 public schools are located in New Rochelle, NY.
What percentage of students in New Rochelle, NY go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in New Rochelle, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Rochelle, NY?
New Rochelle, NY public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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