For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,919 students in 12540, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12540, NY are Arlington High School, Union Vale Middle School and Vail Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12540 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12540, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12540, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1157 Rt 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 2,472 students
Rank: #22.
Union Vale Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1657 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #33.
Vail Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1659 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
Lagrange Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stringham Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
12540, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Todd Hill Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 227-1793
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 227-1793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12540, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12540, NY include Arlington High School, Union Vale Middle School and Vail Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12540?
4 public schools are located in 12540.
What is the racial composition of students in 12540?
12540 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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