Best Schools in Yonkers, New York
55 schools · 38 Elementary · 2 Middle · 9 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Yonkers?
Use this page to compare every school in Yonkers by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Montessori School 27
Elementary · Yonkers City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
High · Yonkers City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
School 30
Elementary · Yonkers City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Yonkers for 2026 are Montessori School 27 (8.1/10), Saunders Trades & Technical High School (7.8/10), and School 30 (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 39 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
55
41 public · 14 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$513,329
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
55
41 public · 14 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$513,329
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Yonkers schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +26.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yonkers schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Yonkers
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 39 rated schools; 55 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montessori School 27 | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Saunders Trades & Technical High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | School 30 | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Paideia School 24 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | School 17 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Pearls Hawthorne School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Yonkers High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Yonkers Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Robert C Dodson School | 6.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $97,241
- Median home value
- $513,329
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 36 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55%
17% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Yonkers compares
New York rank
#365 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$97k
104% of New York median
Schools in this city
53
Yonkers City School District runs Yonkers's public schools
41 public schools. Yonkers City School District is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Yonkers is a Yonkers City School District school (39 of 41).
Among 39 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.5 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Yonkers, not a citywide average.
- Yonkers City School District39 public · 95%
- Charter School of Educational Excellence1 public · 2%
- Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District1 public · 2%
About Schools in Yonkers, New York
Yonkers fields 41 ranked public schools, spanning elementary through high school, with an average score of 5.5 out of 10. That midpoint average reflects a wide spread: most schools cluster in the middle tier, while only 3 schools — 7% of the total — clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold. Parents who prioritize academic performance will need to be selective, since strong options are concentrated rather than distributed evenly across the city.
At the top sits Yonkers High School, the city's highest-rated school at 7.7 out of 10. That score stands out sharply in a city where breaking 7.0 is uncommon. School 30 follows at 7.5, one of two elementary schools in Yonkers to reach the top tier. Eugenio Maria de Hostos Microsociety School rounds out the elite three at 7.0. At the high school level, Saunders Trades & Technical High School scores 6.9, offering a vocational path that ranks just below the top tier. School 29 completes the top five at 6.8.
The gap between the city's best and its average tells the real story. Yonkers High School's 7.7 sits more than two full points above the 5.5 city average — a meaningful distance. The fact that just 3 of 41 schools hit the 7.0 mark means high-performers are exceptions, not the norm. Elementary families have two strong options in School 30 and Hostos Microsociety. High school families can weigh Yonkers High's academic track against Saunders' technical curriculum, both outperforming most of the city.
Families researching Yonkers should compare individual school scores rather than treating the district as uniform. Attendance boundaries and specialized program tracks affect which schools are actually accessible. The 7% of schools at the top tier are genuine assets, but the majority of Yonkers' 41 ranked schools perform at or below average. Start with school scores, then confirm enrollment eligibility before narrowing your options.
Elementary Schools
38 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 546 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 301 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 327 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 795 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 724 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 262 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
| 8 | 360 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.6 |
| 9 | 515 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.5 |
| 10 | 575 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 |
Show all 38 elementary schools in Yonkers
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 569 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 339 students · 3rd–8th | 6.1 |
High Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,043 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 1,017 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | 1,103 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 1,080 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 1,137 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 981 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 7 | 780 students · 7th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 8 | 144 students · 5th–12th | 4.8 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sacred Heart High SchoolPrivate 253 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,125 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 2 | 1,240 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.1 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Orchard SchoolPrivate 127 students · 1st–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 259 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | John a Coleman SchoolPrivate 115 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Andalusia SchoolPrivate 313 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Yonkers
Yonkers, New York · 55 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 7 ZIP codes
Median Income
$97,241
Median Home Value
$513,329
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
Population
221,808
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
55%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Community Profile
Yonkers has a median household income of $97,241. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $513,329, with a median rent of $1,844/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 38
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 9
- Other
- 6
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Yonkers, New York
How many schools are in Yonkers, New York?
Yonkers has 55 schools, including 41 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Yonkers, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Yonkers is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Yonkers, New York?
The top-ranked school in Yonkers on MySchoolScout is Montessori School 27 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Yonkers, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Yonkers on MySchoolScout is Montessori School 27 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Yonkers, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Yonkers on MySchoolScout is Yonkers Middle School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Yonkers, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Yonkers on MySchoolScout is Saunders Trades & Technical High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Yonkers, New York?
Yonkers is served by 3 school districts: Charter School of Educational Excellence, Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District, Yonkers City School District.
What is the education level in Yonkers, New York?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Yonkers have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Yonkers, New York?
The median household income in Yonkers is approximately $97,241 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Yonkers, New York?
Yes, Yonkers has 14 private schools alongside 41 public schools. The top-rated private school is Orchard School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yonkers, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Yonkers is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Yonkers, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.