Best Schools in South Nyack, NY
South Nyack, NY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,528 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in South Nyack don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Nyack, NY
The top high schools in South 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. 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 South Nyack, NY
The top middle schools in South 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
Best Elementary Schools in South Nyack, NY
The top elementary schools in South 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. Cottage Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 629 Students
4. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyack Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
5. William O Schaefer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Nyack, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Nyack, NY has a total population of 2,754 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Nyack, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Nyack, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Nyack, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Nyack, NY
How many schools are in South Nyack, NY?
South Nyack, NY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,528 students in total.
How do schools in South Nyack perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in South Nyack score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in South Nyack don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- 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: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations