For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in West Harrison, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 314 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in West Harrison, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Harrison, NY are Samuel J Preston School and George Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Harrison, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Harrison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 West Harrison, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel J Preston School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Taylor Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
George Washington School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Reach Academy
Special Education School
45 E Gainsborg Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 686-8159
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 686-8159
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Harrison, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in West Harrison, NY include Samuel J Preston School and George Washington School.
How many public schools are located in West Harrison?
3 public schools are located in West Harrison.
What percentage of students in West Harrison go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in West Harrison are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Harrison?
West Harrison 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).
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