For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 972 students in West Harrison, NY (there are , serving 314 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in West Harrison, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in West Harrison, NY are Samuel J Preston School and George Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Harrison, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Harrison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in West Harrison, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuel J Preston School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Taylor Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reach Academy
Special Education School
45 E Gainsborg Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 686-8159
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 686-8159
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Harrison, NY?
The top ranked public schools in West Harrison, NY include Samuel J Preston School and George Washington School.
How many public schools are located in West Harrison?
3 public schools are located in West Harrison.
What percentage of students in West Harrison go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in West Harrison are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Harrison?
West Harrison public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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