For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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