Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10566

The 10566 zip code area of Peekskill, New York is home to 6 schools serving grades pre-K through 12, all part of the Peekskill City School District. This district is performing poorly overall, ranking in the bottom 6% of districts in New York state. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with test scores well below state averages and concerning metrics at the high school level.

Among the standout schools, Uriah Hill School has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch students, while Hillcrest School has the highest test scores of the elementary schools, though still ranking in the bottom 20% of New York. Peekskill Middle School is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the bottom 10% of New York middle schools with only 21-32% of students proficient in ELA and Math.

At the high school level, Peekskill High School has a 84.3% 4-year graduation rate, below the state average, as well as a high 4.5% dropout rate and 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate. Across all schools, test scores are significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 10-55% on Regents exams and 20-53% on state assessments. While per-student spending is relatively high, the underlying challenges in this district suggest factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the poor academic outcomes.