For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,720 students in 12054, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 237 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 12054, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12054, NY are Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Elsmere Elementary School and Hamagrael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12054 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12054, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12054, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12054, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12054, NY include Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Elsmere Elementary School and Hamagrael Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12054?
6 public schools are located in 12054.
What percentage of students in 12054 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 12054 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12054?
12054 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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