Best Schools in Beacon, NY
Beacon, NY has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 5,603 students attend Beacon, NY schools. On average, schools in Beacon score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Beacon meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Beacon, NY
Beacon, NY has 2 high schools with 2,667 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Beacon score 94% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 91% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Beacon exceed expectations.
1. John Jay Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Beacon High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beacon, NY
Beacon, NY has 2 middle schools with 1,458 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Beacon score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Beacon exceed expectations.
1. Rombout Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
2. Van Wyck Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beacon, NY
Beacon, NY has 5 elementary schools with 1,478 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Beacon score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Beacon underperform expectations.
1. Fishkill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
2. Sargent School
SchoolGrade
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Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
3. J V Forrestal Elementary School
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Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
4. Glenham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
5. South Avenue School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 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.
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