For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 900 students in Orangeburg, NY.
The top ranked public school in Orangeburg, NY is Tappan Zee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangeburg, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 98% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Orangeburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orangeburg, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tappan Zee High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
2 First Ave-bldg 129
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-4081
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Orangeburg, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rockland Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Convent Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Rockland Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Rockland Psychiatric Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Grades: 4
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orangeburg, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Orangeburg, NY include Tappan Zee High School.
How many public schools are located in Orangeburg?
2 public schools are located in Orangeburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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