For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,537 students in Greene County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, NY are Windham Ashland Central School, Hunter Elementary School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windham Ashland Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5411 State Rt 23
Windham, NY 12496
(518) 734-3400
Windham, NY 12496
(518) 734-3400
Grades: PK-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7794 Main St
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Grades: PK-9
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Edward J Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 3rd St
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Cairo-durham Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rt 145
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4976 Sr 81
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Coxsackie-athens Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Sunset Blvd
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1850
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1850
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Catskill Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Catskill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Scott M Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11219 Sr 32
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1010.
Cairo-durham Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1111.
Coxsackie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Sunset Blvd
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1770
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-1770
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4099 Rt 145
Durham, NY 12422
(518) 239-8412
Durham, NY 12422
(518) 239-8412
Grades: K-2
| 275 students
Coxsackie Correctional Facility - Scarborough S (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rt 9w
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Grades: Inquire with school
| 128 students
Greene Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
County Rt 9
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Grades: Inquire with school
| 771 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, NY include Windham Ashland Central School, Hunter Elementary School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greene County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Greene County include: Catskill Middle School vs. Coxsackie-athens Middle School, Catskill Elementary School vs. Cairo-durham Elementary School, Coxsackie-athens Middle School vs. Catskill Middle School
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