Best Schools in Rockland County, NY
Rockland County, NY has a total of 122 schools including 41 high schools, 17 middle schools and 62 elementary schools. A total of 60,776 students attend Rockland County, NY schools. On average, schools in Rockland County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rockland County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Rockland County, NY
Rockland County, NY has 41 high schools with 25,884 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rockland County score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rockland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Clarkstown South Senior High School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Clarkstown North Senior High School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
3. Nanuet Senior High School
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Nanuet Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
4. Suffern Senior High School
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Suffern Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
5. Tappan Zee High School
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South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 953 Students
6. Nyack Senior High School
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Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
7. Hendrick Hudson High School
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Hendrick Hudson Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
8. North Rockland High School
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Haverstraw-stony Point Csd (north Rockland) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2687 Students
9. James I O'neill High School
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Highland Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
10. Pearl River High School
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Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 935 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockland County, NY
Rockland County, NY has 17 middle schools with 11,292 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rockland County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rockland County meet expectations.
1. Nyack Middle School
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Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
2. Peekskill Middle School
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Peekskill City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
3. James A Farley Elementary School
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Haverstraw-stony Point Csd (north Rockland) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 538 Students
4. Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 • 640 Students
5. Pearl River Middle School
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Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 523 Students
6. A Macarthur Barr Middle School
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Nanuet Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 676 Students
7. Felix Festa Character Middle School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 7 • 599 Students
8. South Orangetown Middle School
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South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
9. Felix Festa Determination Middle School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
10. Willow Grove Elementary School
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Haverstraw-stony Point Csd (north Rockland) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 557 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockland County, NY
Rockland County, NY has 62 elementary schools with 22,457 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rockland County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rockland County meet expectations.
1. Lincoln Avenue School
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Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 193 Students
2. Strawtown Elementary School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
3. Laurel Plains Elementary School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
4. West Nyack Elementary School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
5. Link Elementary School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
6. Franklin Avenue School
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Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 263 Students
7. Lakewood Elementary School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
8. Evans Park School
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Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 314 Students
9. Valley Cottage School
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Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
10. Little Tor Elementary School
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Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockland County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockland County, NY has a total population of 338,329 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockland County, 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 Rockland County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockland County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockland County, NY.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockland County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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