For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,694 students in Dobbs Ferry, NY (there are , serving 857 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Dobbs Ferry, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY are Dobbs Ferry High School, Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Springhurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dobbs Ferry, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dobbs Ferry have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dobbs Ferry High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7640
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Springhurst Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Walgrove Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-1503
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-1503
Grades: K-5
| 709 students
Rank: #44.
Clark Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 S Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 798-7200
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 798-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Greenburgh Eleven Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Greenburgh Eleven High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Echo Hills-bethune Bldg #36
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY include Dobbs Ferry High School, Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Springhurst Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dobbs Ferry?
7 public schools are located in Dobbs Ferry.
What percentage of students in Dobbs Ferry go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Dobbs Ferry are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dobbs Ferry?
Dobbs Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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