For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,593 students in Cortlandt Manor, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 231 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Cortlandt Manor, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cortlandt Manor, NY are Walter Panas High School, Blue Mountain Middle School and Furnace Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortlandt Manor, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cortlandt Manor have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cortlandt Manor, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter Panas High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Croton Ave
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-2823
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Furnace Woods Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 257-5700
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 257-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Furnace Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
239 Watch Hill Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 257-5600
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 257-5600
Gr: PK-2 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cortlandt Manor, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cortlandt Manor, NY include Walter Panas High School, Blue Mountain Middle School and Furnace Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cortlandt Manor?
3 public schools are located in Cortlandt Manor.
What percentage of students in Cortlandt Manor go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Cortlandt Manor are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cortlandt Manor?
Cortlandt Manor public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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