In Yorktown, school district fit can change block by block.
Yorktown is served primarily by Yorktown Central and Lakeland Central, with some edges served by neighboring districts. Always verify assignment by parcel before comparing price, commute, taxes, or resale potential.
Yorktown Central School District
Commonly associated with Yorktown Heights and parts of Crompond. Enrollment: approx. 3,412 K-12 students (2023-24). NYSED 2023-24 report card: 68% proficient in grades 3-8 ELA, 79% in grades 3-8 math, 95% four-year graduation rate. Buyers should verify the parcel before treating a neighborhood name as a school assignment.
Verification reminder: district assignment should be confirmed by parcel, district, or municipality before you compare homes.
Lakeland Central School District
Commonly associated with Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, and Mohegan Lake. Larger footprint spanning parts of six Westchester and Putnam towns; projected enrollment approx. 5,300 students in 2025-26. NYSED 2023-24: 56% proficient in grades 3-8 ELA, 64% in grades 3-8 math, 95% four-year graduation rate. Verify parcel, tax context, and exact daily route.
Verification reminder: district assignment should be confirmed by parcel, district, or municipality before you compare homes.
Do not rely on the mailing address alone.
Two homes with similar Yorktown mailing addresses can fall into different school districts. Before you write an offer, verify the parcel, confirm the district, and understand how the assignment affects daily logistics, taxes, and resale.