For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,329 students in 10703, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 848 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 10703, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10703, NY are Gorton High School, School 22 and Barack Obama School For Social Justice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10703 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10703, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10703, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gorton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #22.
School 22
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1408 Nepperhan Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8440
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8440
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama School For Social Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Palisade Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8177
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8177
Grades: 7-12
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Hill Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Grades: 3-8
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
School 9
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
53 Fairview St
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8325
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8325
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenburgh Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
108 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Grades: 8-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy
Magnet School
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Grades: PK-2
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10703, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10703, NY include Gorton High School, School 22 and Barack Obama School For Social Justice.
How many public schools are located in 10703?
7 public schools are located in 10703.
What percentage of students in 10703 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 10703 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10703?
10703 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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