For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,085 students in 10994, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 10994, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10994, NY are Clarkstown South Senior High School, Strawtown Elementary School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10994 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10994, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10994, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Strawtown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
West Nyack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Boces
Special Education School
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10994, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10994, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School, Strawtown Elementary School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 10994?
8 public schools are located in 10994.
What percentage of students in 10994 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 10994 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10994?
10994 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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