For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,575 students in 12571, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 97 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 12571, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12571, NY are Red Hook Senior High School, Linden Avenue Middle School and Mill Road-elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12571 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12571, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12571, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Hook Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Linden Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 6-9 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mill Road-elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Mill Rd
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12571, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12571, NY include Red Hook Senior High School, Linden Avenue Middle School and Mill Road-elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12571?
3 public schools are located in 12571.
What percentage of students in 12571 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 12571 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12571?
12571 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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