For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 927 students in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Cold Spring Harbor, NY is Cold Spring Harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cold Spring Harbor, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cold Spring Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cold Spring Harbor, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cold Spring Harbor High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
82 Turkey Ln
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-6900
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-6900
Gr: 7-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Goose Hill Rd
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-5941
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-5941
Gr: K-1 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cold Spring Harbor, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cold Spring Harbor, NY include Cold Spring Harbor High School.
How many public schools are located in Cold Spring Harbor?
2 public schools are located in Cold Spring Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Cold Spring Harbor?
Cold Spring Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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