Best Schools in Westchester County, NY
Westchester County, NY has a total of 354 schools including 102 high schools, 77 middle schools and 168 elementary schools. A total of 179,357 students attend Westchester County, NY schools. On average, schools in Westchester County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Westchester County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Westchester County, NY
Westchester County, NY has 102 high schools with 68,372 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 Westchester County score 85% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Westchester County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Horace Greeley High School
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Chappaqua Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
2. Scarsdale Senior High School
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Scarsdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
3. Rye High School
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Rye City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
4. Yorktown High School
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Yorktown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
5. Eastchester Senior High School
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Eastchester Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 976 Students
6. Francis Lewis High School
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New York City Geographic District #26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4265 Students
7. John Jay High School
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Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
8. Blind Brook High School
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Blind Brook-rye Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
9. Briarcliff High School
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Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
10. Hastings High School
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Hastings-on-hudson Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westchester County, NY
Westchester County, NY has 77 middle schools with 44,494 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 Westchester County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Westchester County exceed expectations.
1. Seven Bridges Middle School
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Chappaqua Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Irvington Middle School
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Irvington Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
3. Scarsdale Middle School
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Scarsdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 1131 Students
4. Robert E Bell School
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Chappaqua Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 594 Students
5. Ardsley Middle School
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Ardsley Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 754 Students
6. Bronxville Middle School
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Bronxville Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
7. Briarcliff Middle School
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Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
8. Pelham Middle School
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Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
9. Hommocks School
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Mamaroneck Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1258 Students
10. Bell Academy
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westchester County, NY
Westchester County, NY has 168 elementary schools with 64,389 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 Westchester County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Westchester County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Heathcote School
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Scarsdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
2. Fox Meadow School
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Scarsdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
3. Quaker Ridge School
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Scarsdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
4. Bronxville Elementary School
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Bronxville Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 655 Students
5. Hillside Elementary School
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Hastings-on-hudson Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
6. Murray Avenue School
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Mamaroneck Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
7. Seely Place School
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Edgemont Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 431 Students
8. Greenacres School
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Scarsdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
9. Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School
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Blind Brook-rye Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 569 Students
10. Chatsworth Avenue School
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Mamaroneck Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westchester County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westchester County, NY has a total population of 1,004,457 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westchester 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 Westchester County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westchester County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westchester County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Westchester County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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