For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,575 students in 12528, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12528, NY are Highland High School, Highland Elementary School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12528 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12528, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12528, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
12528, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highland Regional Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12528, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12528, NY include Highland High School, Highland Elementary School and Highland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12528?
4 public schools are located in 12528.
What is the racial composition of students in 12528?
12528 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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