For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,932 students in 12540, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 12540, NY are Arlington High School, Union Vale Middle School and Vail Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12540, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12540, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1157 Rt 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 2,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Union Vale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1657 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Vail Farm Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1659 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Lagrange Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stringham Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12540, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12540, NY include Arlington High School, Union Vale Middle School and Vail Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12540?
4 public schools are located in 12540.
What is the racial composition of students in 12540?
12540 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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