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Best Schools in Tappan, NY
Tappan, NY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,512 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 72%, so schools in Tappan meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tappan, NY
The top high schools in Tappan, 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. Pearl River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 935 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tappan, NY
The top middle schools in Tappan, 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. Pearl River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 523 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tappan, NY
The top elementary schools in Tappan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 263 Students
2. Cottage Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orangetown Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 629 Students
3. 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 Tappan, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tappan, NY has a total population of 5,410 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tappan, 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 Tappan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tappan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tappan, 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 Tappan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tappan, NY
How many schools are in Tappan, NY?
Tappan, NY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,512 students in total.
How do schools in Tappan perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Tappan score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 72%, so on average schools in Tappan meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tappan?
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: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Tappan
All 1 public schools we grade in Tappan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.