For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 826 students in Valley Cottage, NY (there are , serving 222 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Valley Cottage, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Valley Cottage, NY are Valley Cottage School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Cottage, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Valley Cottage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley Cottage, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Cottage School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7280
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 353-7240
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley Cottage, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Valley Cottage, NY include Valley Cottage School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Cottage?
2 public schools are located in Valley Cottage.
What percentage of students in Valley Cottage go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Valley Cottage are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Cottage?
Valley Cottage public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Valley Cottage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Valley Cottage include: Valley Cottage School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School vs. Valley Cottage School
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