For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,575 students in 12528, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 12528, NY are Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12528 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12528, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12528, NY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 81%
12528, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12528, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12528, NY include Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland High School.
How many public schools are located in 12528?
4 public schools are located in 12528.
What is the racial composition of students in 12528?
12528 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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