For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,870 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 42% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Goshen have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goshen, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goshen Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Scotchtown Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
C J Hooker Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Lincoln Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6300
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Goshen Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Mcnally St
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6500
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6500
Gr: 3-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Secure Center
Alternative School
97 Cross Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Scotchtown Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6600
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6600
Gr: K-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (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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