For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,506 students in 10579, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 10579, NY are Putnam Valley High School, Putnam Valley Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10579 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10579, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10579, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
146 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Oscawana Lake Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Grades: K-4
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam Valley Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
142 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Grades: 5-8
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10579, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10579, NY include Putnam Valley High School, Putnam Valley Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 10579?
3 public schools are located in 10579.
What is the racial composition of students in 10579?
10579 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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