Best 12553 New York Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,924 students in 12553, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12553, NY are Temple Hill School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12553 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12553, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12553, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temple Hill School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
Gr: K-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Kaplan Career Academy
Special Education School
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
Gr: 5-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12553, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12553, NY include Temple Hill School and Heritage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12553?
3 public middle schools are located in 12553.
What is the racial composition of students in 12553?
12553 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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