For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,511 students in Putnam County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, NY are Haldane High School, Brewster High School and Carmel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 96% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Putnam County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mahopac High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haldane High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Brewster High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #33.
Carmel High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #44.
Mahopac High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Garden St
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5091
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam County Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Three County Ctr
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Grades: 12
| n/a students
St Dominics Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
26 Seminary Hill Rd
Carmel, NY 10512
Carmel, NY 10512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
421 Baldwin Place Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Grades: 9-12
| 1,653 students
Walter Hoving Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 194
Garrison, NY 10524
Garrison, NY 10524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, NY include Haldane High School, Brewster High School and Carmel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County, NY?
5 public high schools are located in Putnam County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, NY?
Putnam County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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