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

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

95%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

2. Clarkstown North Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

96%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students

3. Nanuet Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

89%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nanuet Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students

4. Suffern Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

92%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suffern Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students

5. Tappan Zee High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 953 Students

6. Nyack Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students

7. Hendrick Hudson High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hendrick Hudson Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students

8. North Rockland High School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haverstraw-stony Point Csd (north Rockland) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2687 Students

9. James I O'neill High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highland Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students

10. Pearl River High School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

2. Peekskill Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Peekskill City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students

3. James A Farley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haverstraw-stony Point Csd (north Rockland) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 538 Students

4. Felix Festa Achievement Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 • 640 Students

5. Pearl River Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 523 Students

6. A Macarthur Barr Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nanuet Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 676 Students

7. Felix Festa Character Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 7 • 599 Students

8. South Orangetown Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students

9. Felix Festa Determination Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

10. Willow Grove Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 193 Students

2. Strawtown Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students

3. Laurel Plains Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students

4. West Nyack Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students

5. Link Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students

6. Franklin Avenue School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 263 Students

7. Lakewood Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarkstown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students

8. Evans Park School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 314 Students

9. Valley Cottage School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students

10. Little Tor Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

60,776

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

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

B+

21.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,444 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockland County, NY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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