For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,370 students in 12589, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12589, NY are Ostrander Elementary School, Plattekill Elementary School and Leptondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 12589 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12589, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12589, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Leptondale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
12589, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shawangunk Correction Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12589, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12589, NY include Ostrander Elementary School, Plattekill Elementary School and Leptondale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12589?
3 public elementary schools are located in 12589.
What is the racial composition of students in 12589?
12589 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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