For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 895 students in 12037, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12037, NY are Chatham High School, Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12037 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12037, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12037, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12037, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12037, NY include Chatham High School, Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12037?
3 public schools are located in 12037.
What is the racial composition of students in 12037?
12037 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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