Yonkers Board of Education votes to close School 21 amid budget concerns
The board voted to close School 21 as part of the superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year.
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Emotions ran high during a Yonkers Board of Education meeting Wednesday night as officials made a major and controversial decision.
The board voted to close School 21 as part of the superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year. The move comes as the district faces ongoing challenges tied to enrollment levels, which play a key role in determining state aid.
School officials say declining enrollment at School 21 factored heavily into the decision, raising concerns about how resources are allocated across the district.
The proposal is not yet final. The next step is for the budget plan to be presented to the Yonkers City Council. That meeting is scheduled for May 26 at 1 p.m.
Residents and families affected by the closure are expected to continue voicing their concerns as the budget process moves forward.
