For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,388 students in 12549, NY (there are , serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 12549, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12549, NY are Valley Central High School, Valley Central Middle School and Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 12549 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12549, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12549, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Union St
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12549, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12549, NY include Valley Central High School, Valley Central Middle School and Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12549?
4 public schools are located in 12549.
What percentage of students in 12549 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 12549 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12549?
12549 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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