For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,378 students in Yorktown Heights, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Yorktown Heights, NY is Yorktown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorktown Heights, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Yorktown Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Yorktown Heights, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorktown High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yorktown Heights, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam-westchester Boces
Special Education School
200 Boces Dr
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-2700
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-2700
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Yorktown Heights, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2051 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Lakeland Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3407 Old Yorktown Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-3382
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-3382
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yorktown Heights, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Yorktown Heights, NY include Yorktown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yorktown Heights?
2 public high schools are located in Yorktown Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Yorktown Heights?
Yorktown Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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