For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 447 students in Walden, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 155 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Walden, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Walden, NY is Walden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walden, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Walden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walden, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Orchard St
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walden, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Walden, NY include Walden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walden?
1 public schools are located in Walden.
What percentage of students in Walden go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Walden are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walden?
Walden public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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