| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Union Free School District | Pearl River | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2,317 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Clarkstown Central School District | Congers | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 7,845 | 16 | K–12 | 3 |
| Nanuet Union Free School District | Nanuet | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 2,217 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Nyack Union Free School District | Nyack | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,819 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Orangetown Central School District | Blauvelt | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 2,886 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Suffern Central School District | Suffern | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 4,020 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockland) | Bear Mountain | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 7,888 | 8 | PK–12 | 7 |
| East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) | Monsey | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 10,091 | 14 | K–12 | 3 |
How Rockland County compares
Together they enroll 40,083 students across 63 schools. The largest is East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) with 10,091 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Rockland County, New York
Rockland County has 8 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rockland County is Pearl River Union Free School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Rockland County, NY?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Rockland County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Rockland County, NY?
Of the districts serving Rockland County, Pearl River Union Free School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.