For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 8,530 students in Putnam County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, NY are Putnam Valley Elementary School, Haldane Middle School and Garrison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 Oscawana Lake Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Gr: K-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Haldane Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Garrison School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Putnam Valley Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Gr: 5-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Haldane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Mahopac Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Gr: 6-10 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Lakeview Dr
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3331
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3331
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Austin Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
390 Austin Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-1346
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-1346
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Fulmar Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Fulmar Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-0440
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-0440
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Kent Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
George Fischer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 South St
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Henry H Wells Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Rt 312
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
C V Starr Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Farm-to-market Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-4018
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-4018
Gr: 3-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
31 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Gr: PK-2 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mahopac Falls School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Putnam County Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Three County Ctr
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Gr: 12
421 Baldwin Place Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, NY include Putnam Valley Elementary School, Haldane Middle School and Garrison School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Putnam County include: Kent Primary School vs. Kent Elementary School, Kent Elementary School vs. Kent Primary School, George Fischer Middle School vs. Mahopac Middle School
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