Newburgh City School District

124 Grand St
Newburgh, NY 12550-4615
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Newburgh City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,762 students in Newburgh City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Newburgh City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
10,762 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
915 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Newburgh City School District, which is ranked #872 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#875 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
52%
34%
49%
59%
78%
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
62%
31%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
12%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,828 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$320 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,766
$31,371
Spending / Student
$27,828
$32,248

Best Newburgh City School District Public Schools (2026)

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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
New Windsor School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
Gr: K-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Vails Gate Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Newburgh Free Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
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 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
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 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,762 students.
What is the rank of Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District is ranked #872 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh City School District?
62% of Newburgh City School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Newburgh City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,828 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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