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Best Suffern Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,747 students in Suffern, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Suffern, NY are Suffern Middle School, Richard P Connor Elementary School and Viola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffern, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Suffern have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Suffern, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suffern Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Hemion Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Richard P Connor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Cypress Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-2858
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Viola Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
557 Rt 202
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-8315
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Cherry Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Heather Dr
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Montebello Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Montebello Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-4466
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Lime Kiln Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Lime Kiln Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6280
Gr: 4-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Suffern, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Suffern, NY include Suffern Middle School, Richard P Connor Elementary School and Viola Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Suffern?
6 public elementary schools are located in Suffern.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffern?
Suffern public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Suffern are often viewed compared to one another?

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