For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,020 students in West Nyack, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Nyack, NY are Strawtown Elementary School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School and Felix Festa Achievement Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Nyack, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Nyack, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Grades: 6
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
West Nyack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
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: 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
West Nyack, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Grades: 6-8
| 2,234 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 elementary schools in West Nyack, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Nyack, NY include Strawtown Elementary School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School and Felix Festa Achievement Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westack?
6 public elementary schools are located in Westack.
What is the racial composition of students in Westack?
Westack public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Westack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Westack include: West Nyack Elementary School vs. Strawtown Elementary School, Strawtown Elementary School vs. West Nyack Elementary School
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