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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10962

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Top rankedTappan Zee High School65^th of 1,234 New York high schools

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Summary:

The 10962 zip code is home to a single standout high school, Tappan Zee High School, which serves the South Orangetown Central School District. This high-performing institution ranks in the top 5% of all high schools in New York state, consistently earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger and boasting impressive test scores that exceed state and district averages.

With an enrollment of 895 students and a low 10.1 student-teacher ratio, Tappan Zee High School provides a personalized educational experience. The school's high per-student spending of $40,522 suggests significant investment in resources, contributing to its academic excellence. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% is an area of concern that may require targeted interventions to improve student engagement and attendance.

Overall, Tappan Zee High School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the 10962 zip code, offering students a robust academic program and a supportive learning environment. While the school's performance is commendable, the district may need to address the issue of chronic absenteeism to ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center	Public, Alternative	6-11	2 First Ave-Bldg 129	Orangeburg	10962	Rockland County	New York State Office Mental Health (Omh)	No	No	No	No	(845) 680-4081	11				1 (9.1%)	5 (45.5%)	4 (36.4%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tappan Zee High School	Public	9-12	15 Dutch Hill Rd	Orangeburg	10962	Rockland County	South Orangetown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 680-1606	911	89	10.2	23.1%	542 (59.5%)	15 (1.6%)	221 (24.3%)	92 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.4%)	84	65^th of 1234 public high schools	94.7%		80.7	111^th of 1242 public high schools	91.1%	46	86.5	90.0	96.3	97.0	97.4	85.7	66.7	97.0	81.4	89.7	99.4	99.7	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.7	99.6	$39,097	$195	$38,902

Cities Near Zip Code 10962

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Orangeburg	0.31 mi	2	20^th
Blauvelt	1.07 mi	2	264^th
Tappan	1.24 mi	1
Pearl River	2.02 mi	5	142^nd
West Nyack	2.54 mi	8	104^th

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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.