For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,916 students in West Nyack, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in West Nyack, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in West Nyack, NY are Clarkstown South Senior High School, Strawtown Elementary School and West Nyack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Nyack, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in West Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Nyack, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #22.
Strawtown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
West Nyack Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Grades: 6
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Grades: 7
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Grades: 8
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Boces
Special Education School
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
Grades: K-12
| 1,043 students
West Nyack, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Grades: 6-8
| 2,234 students
West Nyack Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9 Patterson Ave
West Nyack, NY 10994
West Nyack, NY 10994
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Nyack, NY?
The top ranked public schools in West Nyack, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School, Strawtown Elementary School and West Nyack Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Nyack, NY?
8 public schools are located in West Nyack, NY.
What percentage of students in West Nyack, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in West Nyack, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Nyack, NY?
West Nyack, NY public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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