For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,722 students in West Nyack, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Nyack, NY are Strawtown Elementary School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School and Felix Festa Achievement Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Nyack, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Nyack have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Nyack, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawtown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
West Nyack Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Boces
Special Education School
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4701
Grades: K-12
| 1,143 students
West Nyack, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Grades: 6-8
| 2,234 students
West Nyack Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9 Patterson Ave
West Nyack, NY 10994
West Nyack, NY 10994
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Nyack, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Nyack, NY include Strawtown Elementary School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School and Felix Festa Achievement Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westack?
7 public elementary schools are located in Westack.
What is the racial composition of students in Westack?
Westack public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Westack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Westack include: Felix Festa Character Middle School vs. Felix Festa Determination Middle School, Felix Festa Determination Middle School vs. Felix Festa Character Middle School, West Nyack Elementary School vs. Strawtown Elementary School
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