Best West Nyack Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,567 students in West Nyack, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Nyack, NY are Clarkstown South Senior High School and Birchwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Nyack, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in West Nyack have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
West Nyack, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkstown South Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in West Nyack, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Boces
Special Education School
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Nyack, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Nyack, NY include Clarkstown South Senior High School and Birchwood School.
How many public high schools are located in Westack?
3 public high schools are located in Westack.
What is the racial composition of students in Westack?
Westack public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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