2022 Best Schools in Westchester County

• Rye, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  97 reviews

Freshman: Rye Country Day School has helped me become a better person and has provided a great academical foundation for years to come. Though it can get stressful, with a lot of homework and extracurricular activities, RCDS is just awesome! The athletics are really good too and everyone is welcoming. There are many options for electives so you can pursue your interests. The food is pretty good too. It is a diverse community and a supportive environment!... Read 97 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 938

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Tarrytown, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  73 reviews

Alum: I began attending Hackley in the sixth grade and remained there through the end of my high school career. With such great academic resources at your disposal, it's hard to not garner great college readiness. That being said, near-college level stress on children definitely creates a stress-inducing atmosphere. While this may be perceived as preparing kids for the real world, providing few mental health resources and being in the predominantly white, affluent bubble of Hackley does anything but that. Very grateful for the great opportunities the school afforded me both in and out of the classroom, particularly through travel, which was covered by my hefty financial aid. I would make sure families considering Hackley (particularly families of color or little financial means) know that the adjustment may take a toll on your student.... Read 73 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 834

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Mamaroneck, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  93 reviews

Parent: FASNY does an excellent job of bringing a dozens of nationalities together and providing a good balance between a traditional French education and the strengths of the American system. The teachers are amazing and the students are engaged and very inclusive of all classmates. STEM is important for us and FASNY's FLL robotics team went to 2 world championships: one for the robot and another for their Innovation Project. They also had teams score very well in national math competitions (among French schools). We are especially interested in their International Baccalaureate program. It is highly regarded and the school has a good track record of placing students in top universities in the US and around the world. Impressive.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 725

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Dobbs Ferry, NY•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  121 reviews

Parent: We love Masters! Our 3 kids have thrived since starting their education at the school. The academic education they have received has been excellent. They have been challenged to learn what is important to them and stand up for their beliefs. We love the diverse and welcoming community. The Harkness Learning Method makes sure all student voices are engaged. Laura Danforth is a rock star and surrounds herself with a top notch team. She has a way of making all the students feel special. As we enter our 7th year at Masters, we couldn't be more proud to be parents of three future Masters graduates.... Read 121 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 694

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  121 reviews

Alum: In terms of academics, this school is great. Most of the teachers I had were amazing and I felt sufficiently prepared for college. In terms of the school environment, it can be difficult for international students because of lack of diversity. It is also very competitive, which prepares you better for college but could potentially cause a lot of stress. Other than that, it is a great school to attend!... Read 121 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,524

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Chappaqua Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  126 reviews

Alum: Class of 2019 Review: Pros: Academics - has a very academically stimulating environment - teachers push students to pursue their curiosities, particularly through the school's science research and independent study programs. Clubs - there are a wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars supported by the school. Reputation - the school is very well recognized for its academic rigor by top universities. Cons: Competitive atmosphere - the competitiveness of the school's students can be stifling at times, as it seems people care more about getting into college than the students around them. Stress - a natural product of the school's atmosphere and academic rigor - it can be a very stressful environment at times. I overall did enjoy my four years at Greeley - best of luck to all incoming students!... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,228

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Pelham Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  147 reviews

Alum: I graduated from here and absolutely loved my experience! The teachers and staff are amazing! The academics are also fantastic. Pelham Memorial High school gives you so many opportunities to do well and better your education. There are so many courses offered including tons of AP classes that put you on the right track and get you ready for college. Couldn’t have asked for a better High school!... Read 147 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 907

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Bronxville Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  78 reviews

Junior: I have been going to Bronxville for 12 years and although it is an extremely competitive environment, teachers are so helpful and it is all super manageable. The social life in Bronxville is super fun and seeing all the comments about drinking and drugs makes me sad because that is not necessarily true and honestly most high schools have more drinking and drugs than we do. Bronxville is so unique and it's such a great school! There's something there for everyone whether it is sports or the arts (which have become much more prominent in student life).... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 552

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Rye City School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  82 reviews

Senior: Rye is notable for a very strong education system as well as athletics. The teachers there are one of the best and caring educators in the state. Many students, such as myself, who take rigorous courses, such as AP's, often feel confident going into tests and exams. Athletics are very strong as well as the district provides a lot of funding. However, this school lacks in diversity in many aspects--racial, ethnic, financial, and social. The lack of racial/ethnic diversity often leads to very apparent ignorance, and lack of knowledge in many areas. Rye is located in one of the most wealthiest counties so I think that speaks for itself. Many people have grown up in Rye so very cliquey friend groups are common, and if you have move as a new student it takes some time to find a group. Many people do find their own group of people, though.... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,032

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Byram Hills Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  107 reviews

Senior: Its a really prestigious school that has higher standards and really challenges you and prepares you for the real world.... Read 107 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 730

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: I really like the academics at this school. I think the kids learn a lot that will be useful later in life.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 372

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Edgemont Union Free School District, NY•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  96 reviews

Senior: Super competitive. One could say almost a toxic learning environment. However, with that being said, some good things can come out of that, for example, the standardized test scores average is super high, for the ACT it was a 31 which is crazy. Social scene is nonexistent. The sports teams are pretty much mediocre, so much so that the football team dropped out of Section One play and now play with other schools that also suck. But, if you want to go to an Ivy League college then this is the place for you. Finally, most teachers don't care about the students mental health. Unfortunately, it is common to have more than one test in a day.... Read 96 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 985

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Excellent School in all aspects of academics, extra curricular and all round development of children.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 508

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 474

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  115 reviews

Alum: Amazing experience. John Jay has definitely prepared me for college. It’s a competitive environment but the administration, teachers and students are all very supportive and work together to make the experience fun and exciting. The teachers are absolutely wonderful! They clearly care about the students and love their job. Everyone wants you and helps you succeed academically but know that there is plenty of room for your own hobbies, interests and work.... Read 115 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,041

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Mamaroneck Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  153 reviews

Senior: Mamaroneck High School lets you explore areas of your own interest, and form wonderful connections with both students as well as teachers. It's an inviting and positive environment that motivates you to give it your best!... Read 153 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,662

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Rye, NY•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  32 reviews

Parent: Niche targets the big schools but the School of the Holy Child is positively as good as every other private school. My daughter scored higher than her other relatives that went to Fordham, Hackley, Marymount, and Regis. More importantly, she has zero fear of public speaking, is active in the community and so loving. In this selfish world, there is no better school for promoting positive Catholic values. They learn about community service and being a friend. All of the girls are wonderful young women!... Read 32 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: Quite simply the Scarsdale Schools have been among the very best for decades. Scarsdale High has had the highest levels of academic achievement in the country. Having worked for three of the top private research universities in the U.S. If a family has high expectations and is ready to be supportive of the schools as well as their students, I can't think of a better school system in America. Your students will do well!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,155

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Hartsdale, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: I felt that the community at Leffell was very tight-knit and it was almost like a family. The events there were always fun and were created to strengthen the bonds between everyone who attended/worked at school. However, that being said of course some things could be improved. Some things include their athletics program and their drama/arts program. The teachers there are good and bad and when students and parents are not happy I think the school could do a better job at listening to complaints and adjust accordingly.... Read 34 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 788

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 337

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  52 reviews

Senior: Blind Brook High School was an amazing experience for me. The classes and teachers were so helpful and definitely prepared me for each upcoming year. Extra classes are being added to Blind Brook so that there are more options for students to choose from, which can possibly lead to finding a new passion or future career. I would want to see a change in the number of students attending Blind Brook, the school is really small which causes only around one hundred students to be in each grade, this can be hard for people who move here to make new friends since everyone has known each other since kindergarten. Overall, Blind Brook was a really great high school that taught me a lot and made me feel safe coming into school every day.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 463

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Thornwood, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  98 reviews

Sophomore: First of all, i’d like to admit the effort teachers put into us. Everyone is super respectful and understandable, kind and opened towards you. Also, my friends from this school are the ones i love the most and get along with. The international community helped me to gain experience about people’s attitude depending on the culture and personal experience. This is the most important skill i’ve learned in EF. To understand and treat people well. The only thing i’d change here is passes to New York for everyone, even 10th graders. That would bring the equality up and teach us how to be responsible for our own lives. Thanks to everyone who made my year so amazing and unforgettable!... Read 98 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  80 reviews

Senior: I’ll preface this by saying I don’t think I’m qualified to write a review. I’m not the best high school student by any means. With that out of the way, an honest review of Briarcliff High School would call it stellar. I moved here freshman year and I’m graduating this year. The schools reputation and resources versus my old school are night and day. I can confidently say if I stayed at my former high school, I would not be committing to the college I’m committing to today. Student outcomes really speak for themselves, we have more Ivy League commits then for large state schools this year. If you are planning to send your child here, the only thing I would warn against is clinging to this perception that it will automatically make your child smarter. For me, it obviously was not the case- did I end up going to a great school? Yes, but I would not call myself smarter then I would have been at my old. As with most things, Briarcliff High School is what YOU make of it.... Read 80 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 559

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Ardsley Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  143 reviews

Junior: I think the education at this school is very good. In truth, I have not been to other schools to compare it to, but from hearing about schools from friends, I can say that I am properly challenged with academics and that I always feel safe in this environment. I'd say that as an artist it can be frustrating since Ardsley is very STEM focused. The art department is clearly not taken very seriously and can be the subject of budget cuts (such as the school musical). It can feel isolating when you love art but it's overshadowed by math and science. In terms of college readiness, the school is too focused on one path-- getting into competitive colleges and looking down/ being afraid of other paths. I think there should be more encouragement for community college, international schools, scholarships, gap years, non-traditional careers etc. Overall, the students are very competitive and career focused. However, this can makes someone who is not a traditional student feel very lost.... Read 143 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 701

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1