For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,685 students in 10956, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,054 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 10956, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10956, NY are Clarkstown North Senior High School, Laurel Plains Elementary School and New City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10956 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10956, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10956, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Grades: 9-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Teakwood Ln
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
New City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Little Tor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Link Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Red Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Woodglen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Phillips Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Rt 45
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290
Grades: K-3
| 599 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10956, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10956, NY include Clarkstown North Senior High School, Laurel Plains Elementary School and New City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 10956?
8 public schools are located in 10956.
What percentage of students in 10956 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 10956 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10956?
10956 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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