For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,447 students in 12540, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12540, NY are Union Vale Middle School, Vail Farm Elementary School and Lagrange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12540 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12540, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12540, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Vale Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1657 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #22.
Vail Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1659 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Lagrange Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stringham Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
12540, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Todd Hill Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 227-1793
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 227-1793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12540, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12540, NY include Union Vale Middle School, Vail Farm Elementary School and Lagrange Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12540?
3 public elementary schools are located in 12540.
What is the racial composition of students in 12540?
12540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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