Best Colonial Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,246 students in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Colonial Heights are Kahlil Gibran School and Robert C Dodson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kahlil Gibran School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Rosedale Rd
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 376-8580
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Robert C Dodson School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Avondale Rd
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 376-8159
Gr: PK-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers, NY include Kahlil Gibran School and Robert C Dodson School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers?
the neighborhood of Colonial Heights, Yonkers public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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