For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,348 students in 12566, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 337 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 12566, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12566, NY are Pine Bush Senior High School, Crispell Middle School and Pine Bush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12566 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12566, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12566, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Bush Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Rt 302
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Crispell Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Maple Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ulsterville Rd
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
E J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
78 Holland Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12566, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12566, NY include Pine Bush Senior High School, Crispell Middle School and Pine Bush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12566?
4 public schools are located in 12566.
What percentage of students in 12566 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 12566 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12566?
12566 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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