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Best Schools in Beacon, NY
Beacon, NY has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,284 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Beacon don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beacon, NY
The top high schools in Beacon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haldane High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. John Jay Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
3. Beacon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beacon, NY
The top middle schools in Beacon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haldane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
2. Van Wyck Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 843 Students
3. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newburgh City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
4. Rombout Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beacon, NY
The top elementary schools in Beacon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haldane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
2. Fishkill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
3. J V Forrestal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
4. South Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
5. Sargent School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
6. Glenham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beacon, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beacon, NY has a total population of 19,327 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beacon, 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 Beacon, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beacon, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beacon, 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 Beacon, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beacon, NY
How many schools are in Beacon, NY?
Beacon, NY has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,284 students in total.
How do schools in Beacon perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Beacon score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Beacon don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beacon?
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: 55%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Beacon
5 of 5 schools in Beacon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Beacon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.