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Best Putnam County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 13,005 students in Putnam County, NY (there are 9 private schools, serving 608 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, NY are Haldane High School, Putnam Valley Elementary School and Brewster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haldane High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
171 Oscawana Lake Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Gr: K-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Brewster High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Haldane Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Mahopac High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Gr: 7-12 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Garrison School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Putnam Valley Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
142 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Gr: 5-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Haldane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Putnam Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
146 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Mahopac Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Gr: 6-10 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Lakeview Dr
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3331
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Austin Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
390 Austin Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-1346
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Fulmar Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 Fulmar Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-0440
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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%
Rank: #1818.
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 South St
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Henry H Wells Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Rt 312
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
C V Starr Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Farm-to-market Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-4018
Gr: 3-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
John F Kennedy Elementary School
31 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Gr: PK-2 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, NY include Haldane High School, Putnam Valley Elementary School and Brewster High School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
21 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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