For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 933 students in West Harrison, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Harrison, NY are Samuel J Preston School and George Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Harrison, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Harrison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Harrison, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel J Preston School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Taylor Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 630-3152
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
George Washington School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Harrison, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Harrison, NY include Samuel J Preston School and George Washington School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Harrison?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Harrison.
What is the racial composition of students in West Harrison?
West Harrison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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