Westchester County

New York · Public K-12

Westchester County, New York comes in at 255 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 140,968 students, with a county median household income near $118,976. The level mix is 146 elementary, 43 middle, and 56 high schools.

7-year change in Westchester County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

140,268

-9,353 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

250

-2 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

39%

was 44%

% Hispanic

39%

was 34%

% Black

11%

was 13%

% Asian

was 6%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

999,677

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Schools

255

52 districts

Enrollment

140,968

students · NCES CCD

Median income

$118,976

Above New York avg

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Below New York avg

Elementary

146

66,583 students

Middle

25,984 students

High

45,001 students

Combined / other

3,400 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

24,376 students · 52 districts in Westchester County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Westchester County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

52%

Hispanic

27%

Black

14%

Asian

Two or more

13%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

39%

Hispanic

39%

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

53.1%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

6.1%

civilian labor

Median age

21.3% under 18

Test scores in Westchester County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 214 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

MUSEUM SCHOOL 25· 20.0%
EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL· 26.0%
PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL· 26.0%
CECIL H PARKER SCHOOL· 30.0%
ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS· 32.0%

See all 214 schools in Westchester County ranked by score →

All schools (255)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
PUTNAM-WESTCHESTER BOCES	Yorktown Heights	Combined	KG-12	327	·
POCANTICO HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL	Sleepy Hollow	Elementary	PK-08	322	·
VALHALLA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Valhalla	Middle	06-08	322	·
HAMILTON SCHOOL	Mount Vernon	Elementary	KG-08	320	·
MILTON SCHOOL	Rye	Elementary	KG-05	320	·
F E BELLOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Mamaroneck	Elementary	03-05	318	·
TRAPHAGEN SCHOOL	Mount Vernon	Elementary	PK-08	316	·
WESTCHESTER BOCES	Rye Brook	Combined	KG-12	316	·
AMANI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	Mount Vernon	Middle	05-08	314	·
BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Bedford Hills	Elementary	PK-05	309	·
MOUNT VERNON HONOR ACADEMY	Mount Vernon	Elementary	PK-08	301	·
TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL	Eastchester	High	09-12	299	·
BRIARCLIFF MIDDLE SCHOOL	Briarcliff Manor	Middle	06-08	298	·
YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY	Yonkers	Elementary	PK-02	297	·
COLONIAL SCHOOL	Pelham	Elementary	KG-05	296	·
HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	South Glens Falls	Elementary	PK-05	294	·
CECIL H PARKER SCHOOL	Mount Vernon	Elementary	PK-08	293	·
DANIEL WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Mamaroneck	Elementary	KG-02	288	·
BLIND BROOK-RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Rye Brook	Middle	06-08	287	·
SCHOOL 17	Yonkers	Elementary	PK-06	282	·
PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24	Yonkers	Elementary	PK-06	281	·
SCHOOL 9	Yonkers	Elementary	PK-06	278	·
TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Eastchester	Middle	06-08	278	·
MAIN STREET SCHOOL SCHOOL (4-5)	Irvington	Elementary	04-05	277	·
SIWANOY SCHOOL	Pelham	Elementary	KG-05	275	·
THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY	Yonkers	Elementary	PK-06	262	·
HIGHVIEW SCHOOL	Hartsdale	Elementary	02-03	257	·
WEST PATENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Bedford Hills	Elementary	KG-05	250	·
LEE F JACKSON SCHOOL	White Plains	Elementary	KG-01	245	·
BUCHANAN-VERPLANCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Buchanan	Elementary	PK-02	224	·
MUSEUM SCHOOL 25	Yonkers	Elementary	KG-06	219	·
FURNACE WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Cortlandt Manor	Elementary	PK-02	214	·
POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Pound Ridge	Elementary	KG-05	202	·
URIAH HILL SCHOOL	Peekskill	Elementary	PK-PK	186	·
JOHN PAULDING SCHOOL	Tarrytown	Elementary	KG-02	166	·
ROBERT HALMI SENIOR ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION	Yonkers	High	06-09	155	·
GREENBURGH ACADEMY	Yonkers	High	08-12	136	·
BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL	Valhalla	Combined	KG-12	133	·
MOUNT PLEASANT-COTTAGE SCHOOL	Pleasantville	Combined	KG-12	122	·
CLARK ACADEMY	Dobbs Ferry	High	07-12	121	·
CARL L DIXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elmsford	Elementary	KG-01	116	·
REBECCA TURNER ACADEMY	Mount Vernon	High	09-12	98	·
INTELLECTUS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	Mt Vernon	Middle	06-09	97	·
EDENWALD SCHOOL	Pleasantville	High	07-12	86	·
LINDEN HILL HIGH SCHOOL	Hawthorne	High	06-12	66	·
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH SCHOOL	Hastings On Hudson	Combined	08-12	63	·
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM	Hartsdale	Elementary	PK-PK	62	·
CEDAR KNOLLS ACADEMY	Hawthorne	Combined	KG-12	61	·
GREENBURGH ELEVEN HIGH SCHOOL	Dobbs Ferry	High	09-12	50	·
REACH ACADEMY (THE)	West Harrison	High	09-12	36	·
ZICCOLELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Hastings On Hudson	Elementary	KG-06	23	·
ZICCOLELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hastings On Hudson	Middle	06-08	19	·
GREENBURGH ELEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Dobbs Ferry	Combined	KG-11	17	·
GREENBURGH ELEVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Dobbs Ferry	Middle	07-08	14	·
ACHIEVE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hawthorne	Combined	M-M	·	·

Cities in Westchester County

Yonkers43 schools Mount Vernon17 schools Scarsdale12 schools New Rochelle10 schools White Plains10 schools Yorktown Heights9 schools Dobbs Ferry7 schools Eastchester7 schools Chappaqua6 schools Hastings On Hudson6 schools Mamaroneck6 schools Ossining6 schools Peekskill6 schools Pelham6 schools Port Chester6 schools Pleasantville5 schools Rye5 schools Armonk4 schools Harrison4 schools Hawthorne4 schools Irvington4 schools Larchmont4 schools Rye Brook4 schools Valhalla4 schools Ardsley3 schools Bedford3 schools Briarcliff Manor3 schools Bronxville3 schools Cortlandt Manor3 schools Croton On Hudson3 schools Elmsford3 schools Hartsdale3 schools Sleepy Hollow3 schools Thornwood3 schools Bedford Hills2 schools Cross River2 schools Lincolndale2 schools Mohegan Lake2 schools Montrose2 schools North Salem2 schools Somers2 schools Tarrytown2 schools West Harrison2 schools Buchanan1 school Crompond1 school Goldens Bridge1 school Katonah1 school Mount Kisco1 school Mt Vernon1 school North Tarrytown1 school Pound Ridge1 school Purchase1 school Shrub Oak1 school South Glens Falls1 school South Salem1 school

About Westchester County

Across the sprawling New York county of Westchester County of about 999,677 residents, the public-school footprint covers 255 schools and about 140,968 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $118,976, about 53% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 53% meaningfully above the New York median.

For a sense of the school types, Westchester County spans 146 elementary schools (66,583 students), 43 middle schools (25,984), 56 high schools (45,001), and 10 combined or other schools.

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 24,376 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 6%: 149,621 students in SY 2017-18 versus 140,268 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 252 to 250 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 34% to 39% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Westchester County 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 serve Westchester County?

There are 255 public K-12 schools in Westchester County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 140,968.

How many high schools are in Westchester County?

Westchester County, New York has 56 public high schools, serving approximately 45,001 students.

How many middle schools are in Westchester County?

Westchester County, New York has 43 public middle schools, serving approximately 25,984 students.

How many elementary schools are in Westchester County?

Westchester County, New York has 146 public elementary schools, serving approximately 66,583 students.

What is the largest school district in Westchester County?

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Westchester County, serving approximately 24,376 students. The county contains 52 school districts overall.

What is the population of Westchester County?

Westchester County, New York has a population of approximately 999,677, with a median age of 42. About 21.3% of residents are under 18.

What is the median household income in Westchester County?

Median household income in Westchester County is $118,976, above the New York average of $77,785. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Westchester County?

Approximately 53.1% of adults 25 and older in Westchester County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Westchester County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 38.4% of students in Westchester County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Westchester County schools?

Across Westchester County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.

Westchester County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data