For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,004 students in 12538, NY (there are , serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 12538, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12538, NY are Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School, Netherwood School and North Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12538 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12538, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12538, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
156 S Cross Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #22.
Netherwood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
648 Netherwood Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1593 Rt 9g
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4040
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4040
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Haviland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Haviland Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4030
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4030
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph R Smith School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 Smith Ct
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4060
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4060
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
12538, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4327 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4050
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12538, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12538, NY include Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School, Netherwood School and North Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12538?
5 public schools are located in 12538.
What percentage of students in 12538 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 12538 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12538?
12538 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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