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 kindergarten through 4th. This public school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School's performance is exceptional, with test scores that significantly outpace the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades. The school has a very low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at just 1.21%, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student is high at $26,830, and the student-teacher ratio is low at 13.7, providing students with more individualized attention.

Overall, Cornwall Central School District, which includes Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School, is a high-performing district, ranking 136 out of 874 in New York and earning 4 out of 5 stars. The district's strong performance, combined with the exceptional quality of Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School, makes this area an attractive option for families seeking a quality elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)		NY State Assessments Math (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 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	239	18	13.0	10.9%	176 (73.6%)	7 (2.9%)	39 (16.3%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	83.2	347^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.8%		92.2	164^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.3%	183	72.0	83.0	73.5	83.0	96.5	96.9	99.1	99.1	99.6	97.8	98.2	99.1	$27,950	$488	$27,462

Cities Near Zip Code 12520

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cornwall On Hudson	0.19 mi	1	66^th
Cornwall	0.8 mi	3	91^st
New Windsor	1.94 mi	7	568^th
Cold Spring	3.41 mi	3	59^th
Newburgh	3.48 mi	9	694^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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