For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,017 students in Peekskill, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Peekskill, NY is Peekskill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peekskill, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Peekskill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Peekskill, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peekskill High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Peekskill, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peekskill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1072 Elm St
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Peekskill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1432 Park Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-2088
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Peekskill Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
503 Albany Post Rd
Peekskill, NY 10566
Peekskill, NY 10566
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Susan Drive Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
83 Susan Dr
Peekskill, NY 10565
Peekskill, NY 10565
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Waterbury Manor Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
46 Waterbury Pky
Peekskill, NY 10566
Peekskill, NY 10566
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Peekskill, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Peekskill, NY include Peekskill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Peekskill?
1 public high schools are located in Peekskill.
What is the racial composition of students in Peekskill?
Peekskill public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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