For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 411 students in 12125, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 12125, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12125, NY are New Lebanon Junior-senior High School and Walter B Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12125 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12125, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12125, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14665 Rte 22
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Walter B Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1478 Rte 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12125, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12125, NY include New Lebanon Junior-senior High School and Walter B Howard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12125?
2 public schools are located in 12125.
What percentage of students in 12125 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 12125 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12125?
12125 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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