Best high schools in Yonkers (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Yonkers, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 172Saunders Trades & Technical High SchoolYonkers · Public High91% Math proficiency · 1,039 students
- 271Yonkers High SchoolYonkers · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,111 students
- 370Roosevelt High School - Early College StudiesYonkers · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,096 students
- 469Gorton High SchoolYonkers · Public High83% Math proficiency · 1,068 students
- 569Riverside High SchoolYonkers · Public High91% Math proficiency · 934 students
- 666Lincoln High SchoolYonkers · Public High91% Math proficiency · 1,176 students
- 728Barack Obama School for Social JusticeYonkers · Public High30% Math proficiency · 701 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saunders Trades & Technical High School Yonkers · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.1 Top 25% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,039 |
| 2 | Yonkers High School Yonkers · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,111 |
| 3 | Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies Yonkers · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,096 |
| 4 | Gorton High School Yonkers · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.4 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,068 |
| 5 | Riverside High School Yonkers · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 91% Math proficiency | 934 |
| 6 | Lincoln High School Yonkers · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.1 Top 25% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,176 |
| 7 | Barack Obama School for Social Justice Yonkers · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 701 |
Saunders Trades & Technical High School in Yonkers leads the 2025 list of high schools in Yonkers with a Success Index (US) of 72.1. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York high schools rankings, every school on the Yonkers page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Yonkers?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School in Yonkers, New York ranks first among high schools in Yonkers with a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,039).
How are high schools in Yonkers ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.