For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,261 students in 12553, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 394 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12553, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12553, NY are Cornwall Central High School, New Windsor School and Temple Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12553 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12553, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12553, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Dragon Dr
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #22.
New Windsor School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
Grades: K-8
| 972 students
Rank: #44.
Little Britain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Little Britain Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 497-4000
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 497-4000
Grades: 1-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #66.
Vails Gate Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kaplan Career Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
Grades: 4-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12553, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12553, NY include Cornwall Central High School, New Windsor School and Temple Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 12553?
7 public schools are located in 12553.
What percentage of students in 12553 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12553 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12553?
12553 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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