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Best Newburgh Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,943 students in Newburgh, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newburgh, NY are Fostertown School, Meadow Hill School and East Coldenham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburgh, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newburgh have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Newburgh, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fostertown School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
364 Fostertown Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6425
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Meadow Hill Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6600
Gr: K-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
East Coldenham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
286 State Rt 17k
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Plattekill Tpke
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Balmville School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5144 Rt 9w
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Horizon-on-the-hudson School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
South Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33-63 Monument St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newburgh, New York

Newburgh, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Broadway School (Closed 2004)
300 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7930
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Middle Hope Elementary School (Closed 2014)
62 Overlook Dr
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-9623
Gr: K-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Newburgh Free Academy North Campus (Closed 2014)
301 Robinson Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8400
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
471 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Prekindergarten At Renwick Street (Closed 2011)
247 Renwick St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6650
Gr: PK
Prekindergarten At Washington St. (Closed 2012)
191 Washington St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8575
Gr: PK | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
West Street Elementary School (Closed 2012)
39 West St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8500
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newburgh, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newburgh, NY include Fostertown School, Meadow Hill School and East Coldenham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newburgh?
8 public elementary schools are located in Newburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh?
Newburgh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Newburgh are often viewed compared to one another?

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