Best Schools in Palisades, NY
Palisades, NY has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,798 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Palisades meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palisades, NY
The top high schools in Palisades, 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
Best Middle Schools in Palisades, NY
The top middle schools in Palisades, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Palisades, NY
The top elementary schools in Palisades, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cottage Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 629 Students
2. William O Schaefer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 576 Students
3. Lamont Doherty Child Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamont Doherty Child Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 7 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palisades, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palisades, NY has a total population of 1,296 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palisades, 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 Palisades, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palisades, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palisades, 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 Palisades, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palisades, NY
How many schools are in Palisades, NY?
Palisades, NY has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,798 students in total.
How do schools in Palisades perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Palisades score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Palisades meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palisades?
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: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Palisades
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.