For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,180 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Northwest Yonkers are Gorton High School and Riverside High School. 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverside High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY include Gorton High School and Riverside High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
3 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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