Putnam Central School

126 County Rt 2
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Putnam Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Putnam Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Putnam Central School's student population of 47 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Putnam Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Central School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Putnam Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Putnam Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Putnam Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Putnam Central School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Putnam Central School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Putnam Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam Central School's ranking?
Putnam Central School is ranked #2671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Putnam Central School?
47 students attend Putnam Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Putnam Central School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Central School?
Putnam Central School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putnam Central School offer ?
Putnam Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Central School part of?
Putnam Central School is part of Putnam Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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