For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 413 students in 12972, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12972, NY is Peru Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12972 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12972, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12972, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peru Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 School St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6302
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
12972, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Pleasant St
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-6100
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12972, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12972, NY include Peru Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12972?
1 public middle schools are located in 12972.
What is the racial composition of students in 12972?
12972 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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