For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,582 students in Peekskill, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 121 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Peekskill, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Peekskill, NY are Peekskill Middle School, Peekskill High School and Oakside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peekskill, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Peekskill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peekskill, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peekskill Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Ringgold St
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4542
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Peekskill High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1072 Elm St
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #33.
Oakside School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Decatur Ave
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-1591
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-1591
Grades: 2-3
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Horton Dr
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-2284
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-2284
Grades: 3-5
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 Pemart Ave
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-6992
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-6992
Grades: PK
| 173 students
Peekskill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1432 Park Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-2088
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Peekskill Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
503 Albany Post Rd
Peekskill, NY 10566
Peekskill, NY 10566
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Susan Drive Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
83 Susan Dr
Peekskill, NY 10565
Peekskill, NY 10565
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Waterbury Manor Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
46 Waterbury Pky
Peekskill, NY 10566
Peekskill, NY 10566
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peekskill, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Peekskill, NY include Peekskill Middle School, Peekskill High School and Oakside School.
How many public schools are located in Peekskill, NY?
6 public schools are located in Peekskill, NY.
What percentage of students in Peekskill, NY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Peekskill, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peekskill, NY?
Peekskill, NY public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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