For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,752 students in Central Valley, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Central Valley, NY are Monroe-woodbury High School, Monroe-woodbury Middle School and Central Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Valley, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Central Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Central Valley, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe-woodbury High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Dunderberg Rd
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-7000
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,337 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe-woodbury Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 Dunderberg Rd
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6400
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,557 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Rt 32
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6700
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6700
Grades: 2-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Smith Clove Rd
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6300
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6300
Grades: K-1
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Central Valley, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Central Valley, NY include Monroe-woodbury High School, Monroe-woodbury Middle School and Central Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Central Valley?
4 public schools are located in Central Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Valley?
Central Valley public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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