Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10566

Summary:

The 10566 zip code area of Peekskill, New York is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Peekskill City School District. While the district faces significant challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities, a few schools stand out in the data.

Peekskill Middle School shines with the highest proficiency rates on Regents exams, far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, the elementary and high schools in the district generally perform below state standards, with low math and English language arts proficiency rates. Oakside School appears to be a relatively stronger performing elementary school, with 41.15% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to the district average of 39.93%.

Across the district, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. This likely contributes to the academic struggles observed, with concerning graduation and dropout rates at Peekskill High School. Addressing these disparities and providing targeted support for students should be key priorities for the Peekskill City School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry 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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% 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
Hillcrest School	Public	3-5	4 Horton Dr	Peekskill	10566	Westchester County	Peekskill City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 739-2284	560	44	12.8	61.3%	46 (8.2%)	66 (11.8%)	423 (75.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	19.4	2078^th of 2445 public elementary schools	15.0%		23.4	1944^th of 2439 public elementary schools	20.3%	134													23.8	23.6					35.1	33.2				20.7		97.9	99.1	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.4	99.2	98.7	$16,677	$3,297	$13,380
Oakside School	Public	1-3	200 Decatur Ave	Peekskill	10566	Westchester County	Peekskill City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 737-1591	515	43	12.0	63.1%	26 (5.0%)	71 (13.8%)	386 (75.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)								(n/a)												25.8						43.7								98.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.7	99.0	98.1	$18,149	$2,555	$15,593
Peekskill High School	Public	9-12	1072 Elm St	Peekskill	10566	Westchester County	Peekskill City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 737-0201	1,017	91	11.1	60.3%	56 (5.5%)	166 (16.3%)	750 (73.7%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.4%)	17.1	1021^st of 1242 public high schools	17.8%		14.8	1017^th of 1228 public high schools	17.2%	4	15.1	16.5	36.0	53.8	18.2	43.0	60.7	43.2	46.7	63.6	38.6															84.9	90.9	98.7	98.7	98.7	95.5	95.8	92.5	$19,174	$1,478	$17,696
Woodside School	Public	K-2	Depew St	Peekskill	10566	Westchester County	Peekskill City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 739-0093	550	45	12.2	40.4%	29 (5.3%)	88 (16.0%)	401 (72.9%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)								(n/a)																										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$17,781	$2,464	$15,317
Peekskill Middle School	Public	6-8	212 Ringgold St	Peekskill	10566	Westchester County	Peekskill City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 737-4542	794	67	11.8	62.7%	48 (6.0%)	120 (15.1%)	590 (74.3%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	16.2	1359^th of 1504 public middle schools	9.6%		16	1360^th of 1500 public middle schools	9.3%	1						96.2					96.4				19.1	24.5	27.8				23.6	33.2	26.8		20.1	85.9	97.7	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.2	96.9	95.6	$17,527	$1,283	$16,243

Cities Near Zip Code 10566

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Peekskill	0.28 mi	6	746^th
Mohegan Lake	2.02 mi	2	336^th
Crompond	2.34 mi	1	159^th
Cortlandt Manor	2.83 mi	3	262^nd
Buchanan	3.44 mi	1

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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.

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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10566

Hillcrest School

Peekskill High School

Peekskill Middle School

Oakside School

Woodside School

Cities Near Zip Code 10566