For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,220 students in Beacon, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 90 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Beacon, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Beacon, NY are Beacon High School, Rombout Middle School and South Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beacon, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Beacon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Beacon, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
Rombout Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
South Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Sargent School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Beacon, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
50 Camp Beacon Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Fishkill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Prospect St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beacon, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Beacon, NY include Beacon High School, Rombout Middle School and South Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Beacon, NY?
5 public schools are located in Beacon, NY.
What percentage of students in Beacon, NY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Beacon, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon, NY?
Beacon, NY public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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