Top Rankings
Newburgh City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,881 students in Newburgh City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Newburgh City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
10,881 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
951 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Newburgh City School District, which is ranked #882 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#888 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
78%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
35 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
212 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
6,630 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
30%
# Black Students
2,079 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
19%
16%
# White Students
1,423 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
13%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
493 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
354
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
748
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
842
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
799
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
748
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
733
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
737
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
775
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
756
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
845
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
960
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
923
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
796
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
798
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
67
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,440 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,523 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$320 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,440
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,523
$32,183
Best Newburgh City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburgh Free Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,521 students
Rank: #22.
Fostertown School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
364 Fostertown Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6425
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6425
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Temple Hill 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
| 974 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Meadow Hill Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6600
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6600
Grades: K-8
| 981 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle 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: #77.
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
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Plattekill Tpke
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Balmville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5144 Rt 9w
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
South Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33-63 Monument St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7000
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1111.
Horizon-on-the-hudson School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1212.
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,881 students.
What is the rank of Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District is ranked #882 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh City School District?
61% of Newburgh City School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Newburgh City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,523 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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