Best 12189 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,455 students in 12189, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 12189, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in 12189, NY are Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 12189 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12189, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).