For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,199 students in 10965, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 236 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 10965, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10965, NY are Lincoln Avenue School, Evans Park School and Pearl River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10965 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10965, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10965, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Grades: K-4
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Evans Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Grades: 8-12
| 926 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Gilbert Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Grades: 5-7
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10965, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10965, NY include Lincoln Avenue School, Evans Park School and Pearl River High School.
How many public schools are located in 10965?
5 public schools are located in 10965.
What percentage of students in 10965 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 10965 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10965?
10965 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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