Total enrollment
5,085
+115 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in West Nyack
New York · Public K-12
West Nyack, New York runs 8 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 5,085 students across 2 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in West Nyack
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
31%
was 19%
% Black
8%
was 7%
% Asian
13%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL | Combined | KG-12 | 66 |
| CLARKSTOWN SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 1,386 |
| FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 609 |
| FELIX FESTA CHARACTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 612 |
| FELIX FESTA DETERMINATION MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 679 |
| ROCKLAND BOCES | Combined | KG-12 | 1,115 |
| STRAWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-05 | 314 |
| WEST NYACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-05 | 304 |
About West Nyack
West Nyack, New York is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,085 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in West Nyack is around 636 students, 23% meaningfully above the New York average of about 519.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in West Nyack has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,970 students to 5,085. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 19% to 31%.
On allk12, the community for West Nyack discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.