For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,162 students in New Windsor, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Windsor, NY are New Windsor School, Temple Hill School and Little Britain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Windsor, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Windsor have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Windsor, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in New Windsor, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Windsor, NY include New Windsor School, Temple Hill School and Little Britain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Windsor?
6 public elementary schools are located in New Windsor.
What is the racial composition of students in New Windsor?
New Windsor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in New Windsor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in New Windsor include: Vails Gate Steam Academy vs. New Windsor School, New Windsor School vs. Vails Gate Steam Academy, New Windsor School vs. Temple Hill School
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