For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,924 students in 12553, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12553, NY are Temple Hill School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 12553 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12553, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12553, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temple Hill School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
Grades: K-8
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kaplan Career Academy
Special Education School
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
Grades: 5-12
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12553, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12553, NY include Temple Hill School and Heritage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12553?
3 public middle schools are located in 12553.
What is the racial composition of students in 12553?
12553 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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