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Putnam Central School

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Putnam Central School ranks 1015 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1015^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Putnam Central School is a small elementary school located in Putnam Station, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of just 38 students. The school is part of the Putnam Central School District, which is ranked 390 out of 874 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Putnam Central School has shown strong performance in Math and Science, with 5th-grade students consistently scoring above the state average in these subjects. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) has been more mixed, with 3rd-6th-grade students scoring below the state average in several years. Interestingly, the school has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,292 to $64,265 over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Whitehall Elementary School ($25,977) and Ticonderoga Elementary School ($28,622). This high spending is paired with a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.9 to 6.4 over the past few years, much lower than the nearby Whitehall Elementary School (9.6) and Ticonderoga Elementary School (14.9).

Despite the school's focus on individualized attention and resources, Putnam Central School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating fluctuating over the years. Compared to the nearby Whitehall Elementary School and Ticonderoga Elementary School, Putnam Central School has significantly lower student performance on state assessments, particularly in ELA. Additionally, the available data shows that the school's White students have consistently performed below the state average for White students on state assessments, suggesting that the school may need to address achievement gaps within its student population.

Students ?

3.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$94,177

Per pupil spending ?

60.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

126 County Rt 2
Putnam Station, NY 12861-0091

(518) 547-8266

District: Putnam Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 44th percentile in 2023 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 58th (2025) from a 44th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the New York median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 23 pts below the New York average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

New York avg52%

1,015^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 15 pts since 2021

From top 26% (2021) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

390^th of 874Putnam Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	1015 of 2445	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	1235 of 2445	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.1	1361 of 2439	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.3	1191 of 2434	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.2	577 of 2201	73.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.7	570 of 2345	75.7%	★★★★☆
2012	97.1	1 of 2320	100.0%	★★★★★
2011	82.2	311 of 2286	86.4%	★★★★☆
2010	70.7	669 of 2263	70.4%	★★★★☆
2009	77.4	395 of 2257	82.5%	★★★★☆
2008	64.6	937 of 2227	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.0	1021 of 2219	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.7	1182 of 2206	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	814 of 1402	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	981 of 1392	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	972 of 1337	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.8	961 of 1399	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.6	497 of 1224	59.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)42nd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math67%+13 vs state

Science67%+22 vs state

English Language Arts33%-23 vs state

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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	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 English Language Arts 6th 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 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
Putnam Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	126 County Rt 2	Putnam Station	12861	Washington County	Putnam Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 547-8266	28	8	3.6	60.7%	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57	1015^th of 2445 public elementary schools	58.5%		47	1235^th of 2445 public elementary schools	49.5%	220			33.3				66.7		66.7	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	88.9	$94,177	$8,730	$85,447
Ticonderoga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	116 Alexandria Ave	Ticonderoga	12883	Essex County	Ticonderoga Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 585-7400	396	27	14.4	48.5%	388 (98.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	43.5	1377^th of 2445 public elementary schools	43.7%		49.1	1195^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.1%	182	59.3	50.0	51.0	31.4	72.2	28.6	40.0	61.5	40.4	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	99.3	98.3	$30,383	$2,712	$27,671
Whitehall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	99 Buckley Rd	Whitehall	12887	Washington County	Whitehall Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 499-0330	332	36	9.2	62.0%	295 (88.9%)	11 (3.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	8.7	2326^th of 2445 public elementary schools	4.9%		13.8	2245^th of 2445 public elementary schools	8.2%	81	14.8	20.5	18.4	42.4	14.8	13.6	18.9	23.3	27.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$28,330	$647	$27,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam Central School

What district is Putnam Central School in?

Putnam Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Putnam Central School?

Students at Putnam Central School are 100% White.

Is Putnam Central School a good school?

Putnam Central School ranks 1015^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Putnam Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 28 students attended Putnam Central School.

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