For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 students in 12526, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12526, NY are Germantown Junior-senior High School and Germantown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12526 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12526, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12526, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Germantown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
12526, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12526, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12526, NY include Germantown Junior-senior High School and Germantown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12526?
2 public schools are located in 12526.
What is the racial composition of students in 12526?
12526 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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