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Best Northwest Yonkers Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,264 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Northwest Yonkers are Gorton High School, Riverside High School and School 16. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gorton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
565 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8425
Gr: 9-12 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
School 16
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
759 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8340
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
William Boyce Thompson School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1061 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8563
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Cross Hill Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Gr: 3-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Museum School 25
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
579 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8450
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Greenburgh Academy
Special Education School
108 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 968-6593
Gr: 8-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy
Magnet School
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY include Gorton High School, Riverside High School and School 16.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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