For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,786 students in Monsey, NY (there are 23 private schools, serving 11,370 private students). 12% of all K-12 students in Monsey, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monsey, NY are Margetts Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monsey, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Monsey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monsey, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margetts Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Margetts Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190
Gr: K-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Robert Pitt Dr
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6160
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6160
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Grandview Ave
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6260
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6260
Gr: K-3 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monsey, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Monsey, NY include Margetts Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monsey?
3 public schools are located in Monsey.
What percentage of students in Monsey go to public school?
12% of all K-12 students in Monsey are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monsey?
Monsey public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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