For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,765 students in Cortlandt Manor, NY (there are , serving 198 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cortlandt Manor, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Cortlandt Manor, NY are Walter Panas High School, Furnace Woods Elementary School and Blue Mountain Middle 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 69% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cortlandt Manor have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cortlandt Manor, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter Panas High School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #22.
Furnace Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
239 Watch Hill Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 257-5600
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 257-5600
Grades: 2-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
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, Furnace Woods Elementary School and Blue Mountain Middle 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?
90% of all K-12 students in Cortlandt Manor are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cortlandt Manor?
Cortlandt Manor public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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