Suffern, NY is a small town in Rockland County, New York. It is known for its excellent schools and quality of education. Students in Suffern consistently perform well on standardized tests and earn high scores. Suffern High School is ranked among the top ten percent of schools in the state of New York and has been given a gold rating by the US News & World Report. The school also provides robust extracurricular activities to help students develop their skills outside of academics. In addition, there are several private elementary and middle schools in the area that provide an excellent education in smaller class sizes. Furthermore, the local community college offers a variety of classes for adults seeking further education or training. As a result, Suffern provides many educational opportunities to its residents.
Suffern schools spend $26,213 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 12 pupils per teacher, 2,265 students per librarian, and 412 children per counselor.