For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,546 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Highlands is White Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Grandview Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
Gr: 6-8 | 1,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains, NY include White Plains Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains?
the neighborhood of Highlands, White Plains public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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