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9 schools in Yorktown Heights

New York · Public K-12

In Yorktown Heights, public K-12 schools number 9 and serve approximately 5,850 students across 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Yorktown Heights

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,850
-270 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 72%
% Hispanic
22%
was 16%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05466
BROOKSIDE SCHOOLElementaryKG-03522
CROMPOND SCHOOLElementary04-05559
LAKELAND-COPPER BEECH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-081,219
MILDRED E STRANG MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08793
MOHANSIC SCHOOLElementaryKG-03476
PUTNAM-WESTCHESTER BOCESCombinedKG-12327
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05383
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,105

About Yorktown Heights

Yorktown Heights is a medium-population New York city in terms of public-school footprint, with 9 schools and 5,850 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Yorktown Heights average about 650 students each, 25% above the New York norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 6,120 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,850 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 72% to 65% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Yorktown Heights discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Yorktown Heights, New York?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Yorktown Heights, with a combined enrollment of about 5,850.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Yorktown Heights?
Yorktown Heights has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Yorktown Heights?
LAKELAND-COPPER BEECH MIDDLE SCHOOL is the largest public school in Yorktown Heights by enrollment, with approximately 1,219 students.
What school districts serve Yorktown Heights?
Yorktown Heights is served by 3 public school districts, including PUTNAM-WESTCHESTER BOCES, LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Yorktown Heights cover?
Public schools in Yorktown Heights serve students from pre-K through grade 12.