For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 836 students in Valley Cottage, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 199 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Valley Cottage, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Cottage, NY are Valley Cottage School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Cottage, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Valley Cottage have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley Cottage, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Cottage School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley Cottage, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Cottage, NY include Valley Cottage School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Cottage?
2 public schools are located in Valley Cottage.
What percentage of students in Valley Cottage go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Valley Cottage are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Cottage?
Valley Cottage public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Valley Cottage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Valley Cottage include: Liberty Elementary School vs. Valley Cottage School, Valley Cottage School vs. Liberty Elementary School
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