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Best Westchester County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 193 public elementary schools serving 96,122 students in Westchester County, NY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westchester County, NY are Greenacres School, Heathcote School and Milton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westchester County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westchester County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Westchester County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenacres School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41 Huntington Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Heathcote School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26 Palmer Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Milton School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12 Hewlett St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Fox Meadow School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
59 Brewster Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Douglas G Grafflin School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 King St
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7204
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Quaker Ridge School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 Weaver St
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2780
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Bronxville Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Gr: K-7 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
H C Crittenden Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Macdonald Ave
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
120 Lefurgy Ave
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6270
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Seely Place School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
51 Seely Pl
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-8040
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Scarsdale Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
134 Mamaroneck Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Rye Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bronxville Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Seven Bridges Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
222 Seven Bridges Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7203
Gr: 5-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
444 Pleasantville Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8380
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Pearls Hawthorne School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
350 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Gr: PK-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Greenville School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Glendale Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-7760
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Edgewood School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Roosevelt Pl
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2700
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Irvington Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 N Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-9494
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Westorchard School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 Granite Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7206
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Colonial School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
315 Highbrook Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Robert E Bell School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Senter St
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7202
Gr: 5-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Murray Avenue School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 Murray Ave
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 220-3700
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Blind Brook-rye Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
840 King St
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
390 N Ridge St
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Midland School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Midland Ave
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
Chatsworth Avenue School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34 Chatsworth Ave
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 220-3500
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Prospect Hill School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Siwanoy School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
489 Siwanoy Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Roaring Brook School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Quaker Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7205
Gr: K-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
Pelham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28 Franklin Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3232.
Wampus School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
41 Wampus Ave
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-4190
Gr: 3-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3333.
Todd Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Ingham Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 432-8062
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3434.
Ardsley Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Ashford Ave
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 295-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
Osborn School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Osborn Rd
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Westchester County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westchester County, NY include Greenacres School, Heathcote School and Milton School. Westchester County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westchester County?
196 public elementary schools are located in Westchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westchester County?
Westchester County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Westchester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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