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Best Rockland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,654 students in Rockland County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockland County, NY are Clarkstown South Senior High School, Nanuet Senior High School and Nyack Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rockland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Rockland County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearl River High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rockland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Nanuet Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Nyack Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
360 Christian Herald Rd
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Suffern Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
49 Viola Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Tappan Zee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Gr: 8-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
North Rockland High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
106 Hammond Rd
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,798 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald F Neary Elementary School
20 George St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3450
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Boces
Special Education School
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
2 First Ave-bldg 129
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Gr: 6-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rockland County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockland County, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School, Nanuet Senior High School and Nyack Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockland County?
14 public high schools are located in Rockland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland County?
Rockland County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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