Best 12189 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,393 students in 12189, NY.

The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 12189 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12189, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).