For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,798 students in 12566, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12566, NY are Crispell Middle School, Pine Bush Elementary School and E J Russell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12566 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12566, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12566, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crispell Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Maple Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ulsterville Rd
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
E J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
78 Holland Ave
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-2031
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12566, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12566, NY include Crispell Middle School, Pine Bush Elementary School and E J Russell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12566?
3 public elementary schools are located in 12566.
What is the racial composition of students in 12566?
12566 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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