For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,555 students in 10520, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 29 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 10520, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10520, NY are Croton-harmon High School, Pierre Van Cortlandt School and Carrie E Tompkins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10520 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10520, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10520, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Croton-harmon High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Old Post Rd S
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2147
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2147
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pierre Van Cortlandt School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3 Glen Pl
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2191
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2191
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Carrie E Tompkins School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Gerstein St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10520, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10520, NY include Croton-harmon High School, Pierre Van Cortlandt School and Carrie E Tompkins School.
How many public schools are located in 10520?
3 public schools are located in 10520.
What percentage of students in 10520 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 10520 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10520?
10520 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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