For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,108 students in West Nyack, NY (there are , serving 69 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in West Nyack, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in West Nyack, 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.
West Nyack, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in West Nyack, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,143 students
West Nyack, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Grades: 6-8
| 2,234 students
West Nyack Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9 Patterson Ave
West Nyack, NY 10994
West Nyack, NY 10994
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Nyack, NY?
The top ranked public schools in West Nyack, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School, Strawtown Elementary School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Westack?
8 public schools are located in Westack.
What percentage of students in Westack go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Westack are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westack?
Westack public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westack include: Felix Festa Character Middle School vs. Felix Festa Determination Middle School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School vs. Felix Festa Character Middle School, West Nyack Elementary School vs. Strawtown Elementary School
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