For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,128 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest Yonkers are Gorton High School, Riverside High School and School 16. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gorton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8425
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8425
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #33.
School 16
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
759 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8340
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8340
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
William Boyce Thompson School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1061 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8563
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8563
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Cross Hill Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Grades: 3-8
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Museum School 25
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
579 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8450
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenburgh Academy
Special Education School
108 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Grades: 5-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy
Magnet School
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Grades: PK-2
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY include Gorton High School, Riverside High School and School 16.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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