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Best Elementary Schools in Cold Spring, NY

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293

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Top rankedHaldane Elementary School366^th of 2,445 New York elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of Cold Spring, New York is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Haldane Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Haldane Central School District. This high-performing institution consistently ranks in the top 15% of New York elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.

Haldane Elementary School demonstrates exceptional academic excellence, with students significantly outperforming the state average on New York State Assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 79.07% of 3rd graders, 81.48% of 4th graders, and 80.33% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61%, respectively. With a low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 to 1 and a per-student spending of $30,548, the school appears to have the resources and support to foster this exceptional academic performance.

Overall, Haldane Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the Cold Spring area, providing students with a high-quality learning environment and the resources necessary to thrive academically. The school's consistent high performance, strong ratings, and efficient resource allocation make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier elementary education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Haldane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Craigside Dr	Cold Spring	10516	Putnam County	Haldane Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 265-9254	293	32	9.0	12.3%	223 (76.1%)	3 (1.0%)	41 (14.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	82.3	366^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.0%		87	274^th of 2445 public elementary schools	88.8%	92	79.1	81.5	80.3	86.7	67.3	60.7	74.2	96.7	97.6	98.5	98.5	99.1	97.6	99.7	98.2	$33,357	$557	$32,799

Cities Near Cold Spring

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Garrison	2.97 mi	1	67^th
Cornwall On Hudson	3.62 mi	1	66^th
Highland Falls	3.7 mi	1	388^th
Cornwall	4.4 mi	3	91^st
Fort Montgomery	5.08 mi	2	305^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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