For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 278 students in 12526, NY.
The top ranked public elementary school in 12526, NY is Germantown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 12526 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12526, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12526, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in 12526, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12526, NY include Germantown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12526?
1 public elementary schools are located in 12526.
What is the racial composition of students in 12526?
12526 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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