Best High Schools in Orange Lake, NY

High schools
3
Students
5,783
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
88%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Orange Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Valley Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Valley Central School District (montgomery) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students

2. Wallkill Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students

3. Newburgh Free Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newburgh City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3433 Students

Best Middle Schools in Orange Lake, NY

Middle schools
2
Students
1,414
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Orange Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. John G Borden Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 432 Students

2. Valley Central Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Valley Central School District (montgomery) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Orange Lake, NY

Elementary schools
5
Students
3,363
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Orange Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Coldenham Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Valley Central School District (montgomery) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students

2. Temple Hill School

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newburgh City School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 972 Students

3. Leptondale Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 464 Students

4. Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newburgh City School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1013 Students

5. Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newburgh City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Orange Lake, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Orange Lake, NY has a total population of 6,768 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Orange Lake, NY

10,560

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orange Lake, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange Lake, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange Lake, NY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,921 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Orange Lake, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Orange Lake, NY

How many schools are in Orange Lake, NY?

Orange Lake, NY has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,560 students in total.

How do schools in Orange Lake perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in Orange Lake score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Orange Lake meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orange Lake?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Orange Lake, NY

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East Coldenham, NY

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Coldenham, NY

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Newburgh, NY

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Andrew, NY

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
New Windsor, NY

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rock Tavern, NY

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Walden, NY

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Salisbury Mills, NY

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Beacon, NY

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wallkill, NY

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations