For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 341 students in Purchase, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 424 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in Purchase, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Purchase, NY is Purchase School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purchase, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Purchase have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Purchase, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purchase School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2995 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 630-3172
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 630-3172
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Purchase, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Unified Creative Programs, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
N
Purchase, NY 10577
Purchase, NY 10577
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Purchase, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Purchase, NY include Purchase School.
How many public schools are located in Purchase?
1 public schools are located in Purchase.
What percentage of students in Purchase go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in Purchase are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Purchase?
Purchase public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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