For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,086 students in Nanuet, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nanuet, NY are Highview Elementary School, A Macarthur Barr Middle School and Bardonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nanuet, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nanuet have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nanuet, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Highview Ave
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Gr: 3-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Bardonia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Gr: 5-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Blauvelt Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870
Gr: K-2 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Nanuet, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nanuet, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nanuet, NY include Highview Elementary School, A Macarthur Barr Middle School and Bardonia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nanuet?
5 public elementary schools are located in Nanuet.
What is the racial composition of students in Nanuet?
Nanuet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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