Top Rankings
Putnam Valley Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,498 students in Putnam Valley Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Putnam Valley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,498 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Putnam Valley Central School District, which is ranked #104 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,749 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,381 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$58 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$39,749
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$38,381
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Putnam Valley Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
Putnam Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam Valley Central School District?
Putnam Valley Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,498 students.
What is the rank of Putnam Valley Central School District?
Putnam Valley Central School District is ranked #104 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam Valley Central School District?
59% of Putnam Valley Central School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam Valley Central School District?
Putnam Valley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Putnam Valley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,381 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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