For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,897 students in Carmel, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, NY are George Fischer Middle School, Kent Elementary School and Kent Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carmel, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Fischer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Grades: K-4
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Kent Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Carmel, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Putnam County Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Three County Ctr
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Grades: 12
| n/a students
St. Dominics Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
26 Seminary Hill Rd
Carmel, NY 10512
Carmel, NY 10512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, NY include George Fischer Middle School, Kent Elementary School and Kent Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carmel?
3 public elementary schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Carmel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carmel include: Kent Primary School vs. Kent Elementary School, Kent Elementary School vs. Kent Primary School
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