For the 2024-25 school year, there are 66 public high schools serving 50,187 students in Westchester County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Westchester County, NY are Horace Greeley High School, Briarcliff High School and Bronxville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westchester County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Westchester County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Westchester 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 Harrison 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Westchester County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horace Greeley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
70 Roaring Brook Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7201
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Briarcliff High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
444 Pleasantville Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8325
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bronxville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Croton-harmon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Old Post Rd S
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2147
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2147
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dobbs Ferry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rye Neck Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Hornidge Rd
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 777-4800
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 777-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pleasantville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Romer Ave
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 741-1420
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 741-1420
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Valhalla High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5014
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
Yorktown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
John Jay High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 N Salem Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7212
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 763-7212
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pelham Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Colonial Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1212.
Ardsley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Farm Rd
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 295-5800
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 295-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1313.
Blind Brook High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 King St
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Eastchester Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Stewart Pl
Eastchester, NY 10709
(914) 793-6130
Eastchester, NY 10709
(914) 793-6130
Grades: 6-12
| 976 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Scarsdale Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1057 Post Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #1616.
Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
255 Union Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3094
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 630-3094
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1717.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1349 E Main St
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 528-0600
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 528-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #1818.
Rye High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #1919.
Mamaroneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 W Boston Post Rd
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 220-3100
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 220-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #2020.
Hendrick Hudson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2166 Albany Post Rd
Montrose, NY 10548
(914) 257-5800
Montrose, NY 10548
(914) 257-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #2121.
Irvington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 N Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-8648
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-8648
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Somers Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Primrose St
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-8585
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-8585
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hastings High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Mt Hope Blvd
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6250
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
183 Palmer Rd
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8150
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #2626.
Yonkers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Rockland Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8191
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #2727.
Byram Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Tripp Ln
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-9200
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #2828.
Fox Lane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #2929.
Sleepy Hollow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-8838
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-8838
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #3030.
Edgemont Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 White Oak Ln
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-1500
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-1500
Grades: 7-12
| 949 students
Rank: #3131.
Scarsdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Mamaroneck Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Grades: 6-10
| 1,131 students
Rank: #3232.
Walter Panas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Croton Ave
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-2823
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 901 students
Rank: #3333.
New Rochelle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Clove Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 3,076 students
Rank: #3434.
Westlake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #3535.
White Plains Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 North St
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
Grades: 9-12
| 2,220 students
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Westchester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 7-9
| 474 students
Abbott School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
100 N Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-7151
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-7151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
98 South Goodwin Avenue
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8440
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8440
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
247 Harris Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3100
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Community Based Services, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
N
Purdys, NY 10578
Purdys, NY 10578
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
55 Dekalb Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
White Plains, NY 10605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 Riverdale Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8330
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8330
Grades: PK-K
| 284 students
Edenwald Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rt 141 Broadway
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2051 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
53 Old Boston Post Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr 3 Francher Rd
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hawthorne Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
40 Bradford St
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakeland Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3407 Old Yorktown Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-3382
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-3382
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
79 Bouton Rd
South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 763-7802
South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 763-7802
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Mount Vernon Pre-kindergarten Program (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Grades: PK
| 313 students
Mt Vernon Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
165 Esplanade Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
New Rochelle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
164 Brookdale Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New York Hospital Annex High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
21 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 997-5848
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 997-5848
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Ossining Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
185 Cedar Ln
Ossining, NY 10562
Ossining, NY 10562
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
47 Croydon Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 376-8585
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 376-8585
Grades: PK-6
| 462 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
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3151 Stoney St-box 458
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 962-2491
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 962-2491
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Renaissance Project (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
250 Clearbrook Rd
Elmsford, NY 10523
Elmsford, NY 10523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Richmond Childrens Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 968-1900
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 968-1900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School 11-montessori School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
99 Wakefield Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8433
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8433
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Sing Sing Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
354 Hunter St
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-0108
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-0108
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Stratton Street I C F - Jcca (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
75 Stratton St
Yonkers, NY 10701
Yonkers, NY 10701
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
Taconic Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
250 Harris Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3010
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3010
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
50 Ichabod Ln
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-9252
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-9252
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Unified Creative Programs, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
N
Purchase, NY 10577
Purchase, NY 10577
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
Westchester Childrens Assoc Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
470 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 946-7676
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 946-7676
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Westchester County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Westchester County, NY include Horace Greeley High School, Briarcliff High School and Bronxville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Westchester County?
66 public high schools are located in Westchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westchester County?
Westchester County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Westchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Westchester County include: Mount Vernon Steam Academy vs. Denzel Washington School-arts, Saunders Trades & Technical High School vs. Yonkers High School, Yonkers High School vs. Saunders Trades & Technical High School
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