For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 7,176 students in 10940, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 812 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 10940, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10940, NY are Middletown High School, Maple Hill Elementary School and Middletown Twin Towers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10940 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10940, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10940, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Gardner Ave Ext
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1628
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1628
Gr: 9-12 | 2,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Maple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
491 County Rt 78
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1740
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Middletown Twin Towers Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Grand Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1650
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Monhagen Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 County Rt 78
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1700
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
William A Carter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Schutt Rd Ext
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1711
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1711
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Presidential Park Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48 Roosevelt Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1855
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1855
Gr: K-5 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
10940, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Roosevelt Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1850
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1850
Gr: K-1 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Middletown Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
122 Dorothea Dix Dr
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-5511
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-5511
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Middletown Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 393
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-3936
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-3936
Gr: 9-11 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 88%
53 Bedford Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1780
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1780
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10940, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10940, NY include Middletown High School, Maple Hill Elementary School and Middletown Twin Towers Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 10940?
6 public schools are located in 10940.
What percentage of students in 10940 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 10940 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10940?
10940 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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