For the 2025 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 Mahopac High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahopac High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
421 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Grades: 7-12
| 1,266 students
Rank: #22.
Haldane Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Garrison School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Putnam Valley Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
142 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Grades: 5-8
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Mahopac Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Grades: 6-9
| 924 students
Rank: #66.
George Fischer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #77.
Henry H Wells Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Rt 312
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Garden St
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5091
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mahopac Falls School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
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
Grades: 12
| n/a students
St. Dominics Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
26 Seminary Hill Rd
Carmel, NY 10512
Carmel, NY 10512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
421 Baldwin Place Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Grades: 9-12
| 1,653 students
Walter Hoving Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 194
Garrison, NY 10524
Garrison, NY 10524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Mahopac High School, Haldane Middle 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 63% (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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