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Best 10977 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,706 students in 10977, NY (there are 15 private schools, serving 5,045 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 10977, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10977, NY are Ramapo High School, Spring Valley High School and Hempstead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10977 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10977, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10977, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Brick Church Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6270
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kakiat Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6100
Gr: 4-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
892 Ny-45
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6300
Gr: 7-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Eldorado Dr
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6150
Gr: 3-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Fleetwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Fleetwood Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6170
Gr: K-3 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center At Kakiat
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Gr: K | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 10977, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10977, NY include Ramapo High School, Spring Valley High School and Hempstead Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 10977?
8 public schools are located in 10977.
What percentage of students in 10977 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 10977 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10977?
10977 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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