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Best Rockland County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 40,894 students in Rockland County, NY (there are 75 private schools, serving 26,564 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Rockland County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockland County, NY are Clarkstown South Senior High School, Nanuet Senior High School and Nyack Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rockland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rockland County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Nanuet Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Nyack Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
360 Christian Herald Rd
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Evans Park School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Gr: K-4 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Gr: K-4 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Suffern Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
49 Viola Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Tappan Zee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14 Teakwood Ln
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Strawtown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Cottage School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Upper Nyack School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
336 N Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7260
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Gr: 8-12 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
New City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Highview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Highview Ave
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Gr: 3-4 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Gilbert Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Gr: 5-7 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Little Tor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
South Orangetown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 Van Wyck Rd
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 680-1103
Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bardonia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sloatsburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Second St
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
(845) 753-2720
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Nyack Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 S Highland Ave
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Gr: 5-6 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
77 Lakeland Ave
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6320
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
142 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
West Nyack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Suffern Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Hemion Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Link Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Red Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
North Rockland High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
106 Hammond Rd
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Richard P Connor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Cypress Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-2858
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Rockland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agape School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5904
Gr: 7-11
Congers Elementary School (Closed 2015)
9 Lake Rd
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6330
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Desafio School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5925
Gr: 7-12
Felix V. Festa Middle School (Closed 2007)
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Gr: 6-8 | 2,234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Gerald F Neary Elementary School (Closed 2014)
20 George St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3450
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 Alice Dr
Nanuet, NY 10954
Group Home 5 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
150 S Franklin
Nyack, NY 10960
Helen Hayes Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51-55 Route 9W West Haverstra
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(845) 786-4000
Imani School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5926
Gr: 7-12
Merrill L Colton School (Closed 2010)
40 Grandview Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6250
Gr: 3-6 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
North Garnerville Elementary School (Closed 2014)
65 Chapel St
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 942-3120
Ridge Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2 Ridge Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Rockland Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Convent Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rockland Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rockland Psychiatric Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Gr: 4 | 1 student
St. Dominics Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8 Gillis Ave
Nyack, NY 10960
Seton Hall Cottage (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
150 Convent Road
Nanuet, NY 10954
Tappan Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
23 Old Mill Ln
Tappan, NY 10983
Tappan Zee Elementary School (Closed 2016)
561 Rt 9w
Piermont, NY 10968
(845) 680-1403
Gr: 3 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Tecar Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Fourth St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Venture Inn, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Convent Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 624-3860
West Nyack Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9 Patterson Ave
West Nyack, NY 10994

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rockland County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rockland County, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School, Nanuet Senior High School and Nyack Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockland County?
66 public schools are located in Rockland County.
What percentage of students in Rockland County go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in Rockland County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland County?
Rockland County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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