For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 972 students in 10579, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10579, NY are Putnam Valley Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 10579 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10579, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10579, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 Oscawana Lake Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8092
Gr: K-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Valley Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528-8101
Gr: 5-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 10579, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10579, NY include Putnam Valley Elementary School and Putnam Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10579?
2 public elementary schools are located in 10579.
What is the racial composition of students in 10579?
10579 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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