For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,366 students in 12549, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 12549, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12549, NY are Valley Central High School, Valley Central Middle School and Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12549 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12549, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12549, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Union St
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12549, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12549, NY include Valley Central High School, Valley Central Middle School and Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12549?
4 public schools are located in 12549.
What percentage of students in 12549 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 12549 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12549?
12549 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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