Summary:
The 10704 zip code area of Yonkers, New York is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a standout performer in Yonkers Montessori Academy, which serves grades PK-12 and consistently outperforms the Yonkers City School District and New York state averages on various academic measures. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School and School 17, show more mixed performance, with some grade levels struggling to meet district and state benchmarks.
Yonkers Montessori Academy stands out with its 84.3% four-year graduation rate, 4.5% dropout rate, and $30,550 per-student spending, which is higher than the other schools in the area. The high school, Lincoln High School, has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 784th in 2022-2023 to 900th in 2024-2025, and it excels in Physics, with 96% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025.
Across the schools, there is a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.46% at Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School to 86.81% at Lincoln High School. This suggests that the local community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact student performance and the need for additional resources and support. The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools also highlights the differences in resource allocation and staffing priorities, which could be further explored to understand their relationship with academic outcomes.
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