For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 830 students in Beacon, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Beacon, NY is Beacon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beacon, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Beacon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Beacon, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beacon High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Beacon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Beacon, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
50 Camp Beacon Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Fishkill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Prospect St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beacon, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Beacon, NY include Beacon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beacon?
1 public high schools are located in Beacon.
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon?
Beacon public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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