Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Orange County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Orange County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 56,991 students in Orange County, NY (there are 36 private schools, serving 8,718 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Orange County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orange County, NY are Warwick Valley High School, Cornwall Central High School and Minisink Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Orange County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warwick Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
89 Sanfordville Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 987-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cornwall Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Dragon Dr
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Minisink Valley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Port Jervis Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Rt 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Monroe-woodbury High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
155 Dunderberg Rd
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
234 Hudson St
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Gr: K-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Willow Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
67 Willow Ave
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
James I O'neill High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Pine Bush Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
156 Rt 302
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Cornwall Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
122 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Gr: 5-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Lake Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1247 Lakes Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 782-8678
Gr: 4-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Sanfordville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
144 Sanfordville Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 987-3000
Gr: K-4 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Park Ave
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 987-3000
Gr: K-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Kiryas Joel Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Dinev Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 782-7510
Gr: K-10 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1616.
S S Seward Institute
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 N Main St
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Gr: K-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
George F Baker High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Tornado Dr
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4786
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Warwick Valley Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 West St
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 987-3000
Gr: 5-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
George Grant Mason Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Hillside Ave
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4797
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Fostertown School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
364 Fostertown Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6425
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Goshen Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 Scotchtown Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Greenwood Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 Waterstone Rd
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
(845) 477-2411
Gr: PK-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Middletown High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Gardner Ave Ext
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 326-1628
Gr: 9-12 | 2,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Chester Academy-middle/high School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Golden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
478 Round Hill Rd
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Minisink Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Washingtonville Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
54 W Main St
Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 497-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Monroe-woodbury Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Dunderberg Rd
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 460-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Herbert Dr
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2178
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Union St
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
New Windsor School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
Pine Tree Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Pine Tree Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 460-6900
Gr: 2-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Show 46 more public schools in Orange County, NY (out of 81 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange County, NY include Warwick Valley High School, Cornwall Central High School and Minisink Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Orange County?
81 public schools are located in Orange County.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NY):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
New York Top-Ranked Public Schools
New York Top-Ranked Public Schools
 Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

More Articles

Opinion
Evaluating Public Schools
Teaching
Scholarships
Local School Topics