For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,962 students in Nyack, NY (there are , serving 189 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Nyack, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nyack, NY are Nyack Senior High School, Upper Nyack School and Nyack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nyack, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nyack, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nyack Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Christian Herald Rd
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7100
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Upper Nyack School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
336 N Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7260
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7260
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Nyack Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 S Highland Ave
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7200
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Nyack, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nyack, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Nyack, NY include Nyack Senior High School, Upper Nyack School and Nyack Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nyack?
3 public schools are located in Nyack.
What percentage of students in Nyack go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Nyack are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nyack?
Nyack public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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