For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 969 students in Orangeburg, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Orangeburg, NY is Tappan Zee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangeburg, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 98% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Orangeburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Orangeburg, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tappan Zee High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Orangeburg, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tappan Zee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2 First Ave-bldg 129
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Orangeburg, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rockland Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Convent Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Rockland Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Rockland Psychiatric Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Grades: 4
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orangeburg, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Orangeburg, NY include Tappan Zee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orangeburg?
2 public high schools are located in Orangeburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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