For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,905 students in Rye, NY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NY are Milton School, Rye Middle School and Midland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rye, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rye have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rye, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 Hewlett St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Rye Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Midland School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Midland Ave
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Osborn School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Osborn Rd
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NY include Milton School, Rye Middle School and Midland School. Rye has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rye?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rye.
What is the racial composition of students in Rye?
Rye public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rye are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rye include: Milton School vs. Midland School, Midland School vs. Milton School, Midland School vs. Osborn School
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