For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,847 students in Nanuet, NY (there are , serving 702 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Nanuet, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nanuet, NY are Nanuet Senior High School, Highview Elementary School and A Macarthur Barr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nanuet, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nanuet have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nanuet, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nanuet Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Highview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Highview Ave
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480
Gr: 3-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Bardonia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046
Gr: 5-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Blauvelt Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870
Gr: K-2 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Nanuet, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nanuet, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Nanuet, NY include Nanuet Senior High School, Highview Elementary School and A Macarthur Barr Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nanuet?
6 public schools are located in Nanuet.
What percentage of students in Nanuet go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Nanuet are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nanuet?
Nanuet public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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