For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,048 students in 10520, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10520, NY are Pierre Van Cortlandt School and Carrie E Tompkins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 10520 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10520, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10520, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierre Van Cortlandt School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3 Glen Pl
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2191
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2191
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Carrie E Tompkins School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Gerstein St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 10520, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10520, NY include Pierre Van Cortlandt School and Carrie E Tompkins School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10520?
2 public elementary schools are located in 10520.
What is the racial composition of students in 10520?
10520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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