For the 2026 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 92% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Yorktown Heights, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorktown High School, with 95% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2727 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Yorktown Heights, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2051 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Gr: K-2
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
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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. Yorktown Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
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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