For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,172 students in 12553, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 394 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 12553, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12553, NY are Cornwall Central High School, New Windsor School and Temple Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12553 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12553, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12553, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Dragon Dr
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
New Windsor School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
Gr: K-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Little Britain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Little Britain Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 497-4000
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 497-4000
Gr: 1-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Vails Gate Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Kaplan Career Academy
Special Education School
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
Gr: 5-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12553, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12553, NY include Cornwall Central High School, New Windsor School and Temple Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 12553?
7 public schools are located in 12553.
What percentage of students in 12553 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 12553 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12553?
12553 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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