For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,800 students in Goshen, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 719 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Goshen, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Goshen, NY are Goshen Central High School, C J Hooker Middle School and Goshen Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goshen, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Goshen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goshen, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goshen Central High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 Scotchtown Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #22.
C J Hooker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Lincoln Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6300
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Goshen Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 Mcnally St
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6500
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6500
Grades: 3-5
| 611 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Secure Center
Alternative School
97 Cross Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orange-ulster Boces
Special Education School
53 Gibson Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 291-0145
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 291-0145
Grades: K-12
| 981 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Scotchtown Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6600
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6600
Grades: PK-2
| 516 students
Goshen, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Goshen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 202
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-6158
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-6158
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Orange County Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
33 Parkway
Goshen, NY 10924
Goshen, NY 10924
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Goshen, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Goshen, NY include Goshen Central High School, C J Hooker Middle School and Goshen Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Goshen?
6 public schools are located in Goshen.
What percentage of students in Goshen go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Goshen are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goshen?
Goshen public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Goshen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Goshen include: Scotchtown Avenue School vs. Goshen Central High School
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