Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12037

Summary:

The 12037 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Chatham Central School District, serving students from elementary through high school. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, several standout schools emerge from the data, offering strong academic performance and resources for students.

Chatham High School is the top performer in the area, ranking 285 out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating. With high proficiency rates on Regents exams, a 90% four-year graduation rate, and a low dropout rate, Chatham High School sets the bar for academic excellence. In contrast, Mary E Dardess Elementary School lags behind, with lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages.

Chatham Middle School stands out as the most effective in terms of student outcomes, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state on 8th grade assessments. The school also boasts a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, suggesting a focus on providing ample resources for its students. Overall, the 12037 zip code area offers a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with Chatham High School and Chatham Middle School leading the way in academic achievement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chatham High School	Public	9-12	50 Woodbridge Ave	Chatham	12037	Columbia County	Chatham Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 392-1570	323	35	9.1	40.9%	280 (86.7%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	68.3	370^th of 1242 public high schools	70.2%		72.3	285^th of 1228 public high schools	76.8%	85	33.3	51.4	97.6	90.1	63.5	87.5	81.2	79.0	82.4	95.5	73.6															98.4	98.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.1	99.1	99.7	$21,163	$763	$20,400
Mary E Dardess Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Woodbridge Ave	Chatham	12037	Columbia County	Chatham Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 392-1530	360	37	9.8	44.7%	329 (91.4%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	35.1	1592^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	34.9%		26.2	1864^th of 2439 public elementary schools	23.6%	272												40.0	43.6	32.8				56.1	41.5	30.2				27.1		96.8	98.3	99.5	99.5	99.8	98.5	98.5	98.8	$18,059	$1,231	$16,828
Chatham Middle School	Public	6-8	50 Woodbridge Ave	Chatham	12037	Columbia County	Chatham Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 392-1560	186	31	5.9	43.5%	157 (84.4%)	3 (1.6%)	16 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	37.5	967^th of 1504 public middle schools	35.7%		38.5	951^st of 1500 public middle schools	36.6%	16						100.0					100.0				32.7	35.1	45.5				39.6	50.9	33.3		44.4	98.0	98.8	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.2	99.6	$23,825	$3,118	$20,708

Cities Near Zip Code 12037

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chatham	0.65 mi	3	507^th
Valatie	6.56 mi	3	198^th
Nassau	10.84 mi	1	203^rd
New Lebanon	10.9 mi	2	525^th
Coxsackie	11.28 mi	3	670^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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