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Best Orange County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 21,421 students in Orange County, NY.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Orange County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cornwall Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Newburgh Free Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Secure Center
Alternative School
97 Cross Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Kaplan Career Academy
Special Education School
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
Gr: 5-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Orange-ulster Boces
Special Education School
53 Gibson Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 291-0145
Gr: K-12 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, NY include Warwick Valley High School, Cornwall Central High School and Minisink Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
19 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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