For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,273 students in Thiells, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thiells, NY are Willow Grove Elementary School and Thiells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thiells, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thiells have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thiells, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
153 Storrs Rd
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-8000
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-8000
Gr: 4-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Thiells Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
78 Rosman Rd
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-3160
Thiells, NY 10984
(845) 942-3160
Gr: K-3 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thiells, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thiells, NY include Willow Grove Elementary School and Thiells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thiells?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thiells.
What is the racial composition of students in Thiells?
Thiells public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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