For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,803 students in Putnam County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, NY are Haldane Middle School, Mahopac High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Mahopac High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Gr: 7-12 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
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 middle schools in Putnam County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, NY include Haldane Middle School, Mahopac High School and Garrison School.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County?
7 public middle schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Putnam County include: George Fischer Middle School vs. Mahopac Middle School, Mahopac Middle School vs. George Fischer Middle School, Putnam Valley Middle School vs. Mahopac Middle School
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