For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 14,476 students in Rockland County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockland County, NY are Clarkstown South Senior High School, Clarkstown North Senior High School and Suffern Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rockland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Rockland County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearl River High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Rockland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Suffern Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49 Viola Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3800
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #44.
Nanuet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Tappan Zee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #66.
Nyack Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Christian Herald Rd
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7100
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #77.
Pearl River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Grades: 8-12
| 935 students
Rank: #88.
Ramapo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #99.
North Rockland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 Hammond Rd
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-3300
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,687 students
Rank: #1010.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
361 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
Grades: K-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2 First Ave-bldg 129
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Grades: 7-12
| 16 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
Rockland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Grades: 5-6
| 334 students
Agape School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5904
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5904
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
9 Lake Rd
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6330
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6330
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Desafio School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5925
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5925
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Grades: 6-8
| 2,234 students
20 George St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3450
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Helen Hayes Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51-55 Route 9W
West Haverstra
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(845) 786-4000
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(845) 786-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Imani School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5926
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5926
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
40 Grandview Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6250
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6250
Grades: 3-6
| 294 students
65 Chapel St
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 942-3120
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 942-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ridge Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2 Ridge Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rockland Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Convent Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Rockland Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Rockland Psychiatric Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Grades: 4
| 1 students
St. Dominics Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8 Gillis Ave
Nyack, NY 10960
Nyack, NY 10960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Seton Hall Cottage (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
150 Convent Road
Nanuet, NY 10954
Nanuet, NY 10954
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tappan Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
23 Old Mill Ln
Tappan, NY 10983
Tappan, NY 10983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
561 Rt 9w
Piermont, NY 10968
(845) 680-1403
Piermont, NY 10968
(845) 680-1403
Grades: 3
| 205 students
Tecar Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Fourth St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Venture Inn, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Convent Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 624-3860
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 624-3860
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
West Nyack Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9 Patterson Ave
West Nyack, NY 10994
West Nyack, NY 10994
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockland County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockland County, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School, Clarkstown North Senior High School and Suffern Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockland County?
14 public high schools are located in Rockland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland County?
Rockland County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockland County include: Clarkstown North Senior High School vs. Clarkstown South Senior High School, Clarkstown South Senior High School vs. Clarkstown North Senior High School, Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center vs. Rockland Boces
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