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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10956


At a glance
8
Schools
3,718
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedLittle Tor Elementary School363rd of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Smallest classes
Woodglen Elementary School 10 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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2★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 10956 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Clarkstown Central School District, except for Summit Park Elementary School which is part of the East Ramapo Central School District. The schools in the Clarkstown district generally outperform the state averages on Regents exams and NY State Assessments, while the East Ramapo district school struggles significantly.

Among the standout schools in the area, Clarkstown North Senior High School consistently ranks in the top 20% of New York high schools, with strong test scores and a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%. At the elementary level, Laurel Plains Elementary School and Little Tor Elementary School are among the top-performing in the state, with exceptional math and ELA proficiency rates.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement. The higher-poverty schools, such as Summit Park Elementary, tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to their more affluent counterparts. However, the high-performing schools in the Clarkstown district demonstrate that with the right resources and support, elementary students can achieve exceptional results on state assessments.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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