Best Schools in Putnam County, NY
Putnam County, NY has a total of 43 schools including 11 high schools, 12 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 24,153 students attend Putnam County, NY schools. On average, schools in Putnam County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Putnam County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, NY
Putnam County, NY has 11 high schools with 8,756 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 Putnam County score 96% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 85% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Putnam County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Haldane High School
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Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Walter Panas High School
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Lakeland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 901 Students
3. Pawling High School
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Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
4. Lakeland High School
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Lakeland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
5. John Jay Senior High School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
6. Mahopac High School
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Mahopac Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1254 Students
7. Carmel High School
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Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
8. Brewster High School
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Brewster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
9. Putnam Valley High School
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Putnam Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, NY
Putnam County, NY has 12 middle schools with 7,249 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 Putnam County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
1. Henry H Wells Middle School
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Brewster Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
2. Mahopac Middle School
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Mahopac Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
3. Haldane Middle School
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Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
4. Rombout Middle School
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Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
5. Somers Middle School
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Somers Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
6. Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School
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Lakeland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1247 Students
7. Putnam Valley Middle School
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Putnam Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
8. Van Wyck Junior High School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 843 Students
9. Pawling Middle School
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Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students
10. George Fischer Middle School
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Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1130 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, NY
Putnam County, NY has 19 elementary schools with 8,148 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 Putnam County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Putnam County exceed expectations.
1. Putnam Valley Elementary School
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Putnam Valley Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 554 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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Lakeland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 399 Students
3. Brinckerhoff Elementary School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
4. Haldane Elementary School
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Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
5. Pawling Elementary School
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Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
6. C V Starr Intermediate School
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Brewster Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 625 Students
7. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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Lakeland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
8. Austin Road Elementary School
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Mahopac Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 585 Students
9. Matthew Paterson Elementary School
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Carmel Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 488 Students
10. Pequenakonck Elementary School
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North Salem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam County, NY has a total population of 97,668 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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