For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,039 students in Nyack, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nyack, NY are Upper Nyack School and Nyack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nyack, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nyack, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Nyack School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
336 N Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7260
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7260
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Nyack Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 S Highland Ave
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7200
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nyack, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nyack, NY include Upper Nyack School and Nyack Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nyack?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nyack.
What is the racial composition of students in Nyack?
Nyack public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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