Can I use Westchester County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Westchester County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Westchester County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Westchester County?

Start with the 253 listed public schools and 51 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Westchester County Schools & Education

Name: Westchester County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Westchester County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

73/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

89.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,577

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

73/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Westchester County

Measured School Summary

Westchester County shows higher measured school signals with a score of 73/100, though its graduation rate of 89.5% is a note of consideration.

Funding Context

Westchester County invests $18,577 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% above the New York average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Westchester County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

253 public schools and 51 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

73/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #8 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

89.5%

4.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$18,577

$3,858 above the state average

School coverage

253

51 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Westchester County has 253 public schools across 51 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Westchester County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Westchester County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

24,013 students

Elementary 30Middle 2High 7Other 1

40 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

9,906 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,891 students

Elementary 12Middle 1High 3Other 0

16 listed schools in this county slice.

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,652 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 40 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Westchester County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Westchester County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Westchester County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Premier Educational Powerhouse

Westchester County operates a massive educational network of 253 public schools serving over 141,000 students. With 51 distinct school districts, the county offers an incredible variety of choices, including 144 elementary schools and 17 dedicated special education facilities. This scale makes it one of the most significant and diverse education hubs in the United States.

Major Districts and Charter Options

Yonkers City School District is the largest in the county, managing 40 schools and 24,013 students. New Rochelle City follows with 9,906 students, including the massive New Rochelle High School which enrolls over 3,000 pupils. Westchester also features three charter schools, offering alternative public education paths to roughly 1.2% of the student population.

Diverse Suburban Campus Environments

The vast majority of schools (231) are located in suburban settings, offering the manicured campuses and extensive facilities typical of the region. While the average school size is 558 students, the county features everything from small specialized centers to large high schools like White Plains Senior High. This variety ensures that every student can find a school size and locale that fits their learning style.

School Overview

Total Schools

253

in Westchester County

Reported Enrollment

141,126

253 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary144

Middle44

High55

Other10

51 School Districts in Westchester County

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

253 Public Schools in Westchester County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 33 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Westchester County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
NEW ROCHELLE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW ROCHELLE, 10801Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,076
WHITE PLAINS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	WHITE PLAINS, 10605City: Small	9–12	High	2,220
MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAMARONECK, 10543Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,660
PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	PORT CHESTER, 10573Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,555
OSSINING HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	OSSINING, 10562Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,552
WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	WHITE PLAINS, 10605City: Small	6–8	Middle	1,517
SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCARSDALE, 10583Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,458
YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY	Profile	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	YONKERS, 10704Suburb: Large	PK–12	Other	1,261
HOMMOCKS SCHOOL	Profile	MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	LARCHMONT, 10538Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,258
LAKELAND-COPPER BEECH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 10598Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,247
FOX LANE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BEDFORD, 10506Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,241
HORACE GREELEY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CHAPPAQUA, 10514Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,152
ISAAC E YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW ROCHELLE, 10805Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,138
SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCARSDALE, 10583Suburb: Large	6–10	Middle	1,131
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE	Profile	CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE	YONKERS, 10701Suburb: Large	KG–12	Charter	1,119
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 10598Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,104
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	YONKERS, 10704Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,103
MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT	MOUNT VERNON, 10552Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,094
ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW ROCHELLE, 10804Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,086
SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	YONKERS, 10701Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,066

NEW ROCHELLE HIGH SCHOOL

NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW ROCHELLE, 10801 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,076 students

WHITE PLAINS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE PLAINS, 10605 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,220 students

MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL

MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAMARONECK, 10543 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,660 students

PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PORT CHESTER, 10573 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,555 students

OSSINING HIGH SCHOOL

OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

OSSINING, 10562 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,552 students

WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE PLAINS, 10605 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,517 students

SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCARSDALE, 10583 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,458 students

YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

YONKERS, 10704 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–12Other1,261 students

HOMMOCKS SCHOOL

MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

LARCHMONT, 10538 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,258 students

LAKELAND-COPPER BEECH MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 10598 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,247 students

FOX LANE HIGH SCHOOL

BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BEDFORD, 10506 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,241 students

HORACE GREELEY HIGH SCHOOL

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHAPPAQUA, 10514 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,152 students

ISAAC E YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW ROCHELLE, 10805 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,138 students

SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCARSDALE, 10583 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–10Middle1,131 students

CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

YONKERS, 10701 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,119 students

YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 10598 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,104 students

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

YONKERS, 10704 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,103 students

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNT VERNON, 10552 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,094 students

ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW ROCHELLE, 10804 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,086 students

SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

YONKERS, 10701 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,066 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

13 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$18,577

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Westchester County?

Westchester County has a school score of 73/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Westchester County?

The high school graduation rate in Westchester County is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Westchester County spend per student?

Westchester County spends $18,577 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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