For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,922 students in Rye, NY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NY are Milton School, Rye Middle School and Midland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rye, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rye have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rye, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Hewlett St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Rye Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Midland School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Midland Ave
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Osborn School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Osborn Rd
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NY include Milton School, Rye Middle School and Midland School. Rye has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rye?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rye.
What is the racial composition of students in Rye?
Rye public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rye are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rye include: Milton School vs. Midland School, Midland School vs. Milton School, Midland School vs. Osborn School
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