For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,081 students in West Nyack, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Nyack, NY are Felix Festa Determination Middle School, Felix Festa Achievement Middle School and Felix Festa Character Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Nyack, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in West Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Nyack, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
West Nyack, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Gr: 6-8 | 2,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Nyack, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Nyack, NY include Felix Festa Determination Middle School, Felix Festa Achievement Middle School and Felix Festa Character Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Westack?
5 public middle schools are located in Westack.
What is the racial composition of students in Westack?
Westack public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Westack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Westack include: Felix Festa Character Middle School vs. Felix Festa Determination Middle School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School vs. Felix Festa Character Middle School
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