For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 385 students in Purchase, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 424 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in Purchase, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Purchase, NY is Purchase School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purchase, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Purchase have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Purchase, NY (2026-27)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purchase School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2995 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 630-3172
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 630-3172
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Purchase, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Purchase, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Purchase, NY include Purchase School.
How many public schools are located in Purchase?
1 public schools are located in Purchase.
What percentage of students in Purchase go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in Purchase are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Purchase?
Purchase public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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