Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12520

Summary:

The 12520 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School, which serves grades K-4 and has consistently high academic performance. This school is ranked among the top 164 elementary schools in New York, with students scoring well above district and state averages on state assessments. With a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, the school appears to serve a more affluent population, though it spends $16,220 per student and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, suggesting strong resource allocation and a personalized learning environment.

Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School's exceptional performance is evident in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its consistent top-tier ranking over the past few years. The school's students excel in both English Language Arts and Math, outperforming their peers in the Cornwall Central School District and across New York State. This consistent high achievement indicates a well-functioning educational system that is effectively serving its student population.

While the data suggests Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School is a standout institution, the relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients may raise concerns about equity and access to high-quality education for students from lower-income backgrounds in the 12520 zip code. Further analysis would be needed to understand the broader educational landscape and address any potential disparities in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		NY State Assessments Math (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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th 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
Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School	Public	K-4	234 Hudson St	Cornwall On Hudson	12520	Orange County	Cornwall Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 534-8009	248	18	13.7	1.2%	180 (72.6%)	8 (3.2%)	36 (14.5%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	92.2	164^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.3%		91.7	178^th of 2439 public elementary schools	92.7%	14	78.6	86.4	70.7	97.8	96.5	96.9	99.1	99.1	99.6	97.8	98.2	99.1	$16,220	$2,905	$13,316

Cities Near Zip Code 12520

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cornwall On Hudson	0.19 mi	1	33^rd
Cornwall	0.8 mi	3	57^th
New Windsor	1.94 mi	7	517^th
Cold Spring	3.41 mi	3	44^th
Newburgh	3.48 mi	9	683^rd

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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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