For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,785 students in 12589, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12589, NY are Wallkill Senior High School, Ostrander Elementary School and Leptondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12589 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12589, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12589, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallkill Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #22.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Leptondale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
John G Borden Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Grades: 7-8
| 432 students
12589, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shawangunk Correction Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Wallkill Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Route 208-po Bx G
Wallkill, NY 12589
Wallkill, NY 12589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12589, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12589, NY include Wallkill Senior High School, Ostrander Elementary School and Leptondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12589?
5 public schools are located in 12589.
What is the racial composition of students in 12589?
12589 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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