Best Schools in 12531, NY
12531, NY has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,381 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in 12531 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12531, NY
The top high schools in 12531, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pawling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Carmel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
3. Arlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2547 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12531, NY
The top middle schools in 12531, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Vale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
2. Pawling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students
3. George Fischer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1130 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12531, NY
The top elementary schools in 12531, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beekman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
2. Matthew Paterson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 488 Students
3. Pawling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
4. Kent Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 394 Students
5. Mission Church Academy And Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Church Academy And Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12531, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12531, NY has a total population of 3,135 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12531, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12531, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12531, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12531, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12531, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12531, NY
How many schools are in 12531, NY?
12531, NY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,381 students in total.
How do schools in 12531 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 12531 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in 12531 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12531?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 66%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations