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Best Schools in Nyack, NY
Nyack, NY has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,847 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Nyack don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nyack, NY
The top high schools in Nyack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tappan Zee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 953 Students
2. Clarkstown South Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
3. Nyack Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nyack, NY
The top middle schools in Nyack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Orangetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
2. Nyack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
3. Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nyack, NY
The top elementary schools in Nyack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Cottage School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
2. Upper Nyack School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
3. West Nyack Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
4. Cottage Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 629 Students
5. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
6. William O Schaefer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 576 Students
7. Montessori Center Of Nyack
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Center Of Nyack • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nyack, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nyack, NY has a total population of 9,685 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nyack, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nyack, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nyack, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nyack, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nyack, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nyack, NY
How many schools are in Nyack, NY?
Nyack, NY has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,847 students in total.
How do schools in Nyack perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Nyack score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Nyack don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nyack?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Nyack
2 of 2 schools in Nyack carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Nyack. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.