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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Carmel Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,187 students in Carmel, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Carmel, NY are Carmel High School, Kent Primary School and George Fischer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carmel, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Kent Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
George Fischer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carmel, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Carmel, NY include Carmel High School, Kent Primary School and George Fischer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carmel?
4 public schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carmel are often viewed compared to one another?

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