Best Tarrytown Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,958 students in Tarrytown, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 840 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Tarrytown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tarrytown, NY are Pocantico Hills Central School, Sleepy Hollow High School and Sleepy Hollow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarrytown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tarrytown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tarrytown, NY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocantico Hills Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
599 Bedford Rd
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-2440
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Hollow High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-8838
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-6275
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Washington Irving Interm School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 S Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4442
Gr: 3-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
John Paulding School
154 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-5526
Gr: K-2 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
W L Morse School
30 Pocantico St
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4144
Gr: 1-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Tarrytown, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Ichabod Ln
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-9252
Gr: PK-K
580 White Plains Rd
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tarrytown, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Tarrytown, NY include Pocantico Hills Central School, Sleepy Hollow High School and Sleepy Hollow Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tarrytown?
6 public schools are located in Tarrytown.
What percentage of students in Tarrytown go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Tarrytown are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tarrytown?
Tarrytown public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tarrytown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tarrytown include: Sleepy Hollow Middle School vs. Sleepy Hollow High School

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