Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Amenia’s public schools score below 96% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 27% of Amenia’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Amenia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 84% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Amenia’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 84% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
60–69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Amenia’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $35,560 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 4 the district’s path is Eugene Brooks Intermediate School, then Webutuck High School. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Maplebrook School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Amenia’s grade
D−: better than 4% of New York school districts, #741 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Amenia, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Amenia
Webutuck Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 213 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Amenia
Webutuck Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 213 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Amenia
Webutuck Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 213 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Amenia
Webutuck Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 213 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Amenia
Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Amenia
Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Amenia
Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Amenia
Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Amenia
Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Amenia
Webutuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Amenia
Webutuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Amenia
Webutuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Amenia
Webutuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Amenia’s public schools are run by Northeast Central School District, which also serves Millerton and North East. Parts of Amenia (12% of its land) are served by Dover Union Free instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Amenia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Amenia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Amenia | D− | Northeast Central |
| Washington | A− | Millbrook Central |
| Dover | C | Dover Union Free |
| North East | D− | Northeast Central |
| Stanford | B− | Pine Plains Central |
Sharon, CT borders Amenia but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Amenia
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Amenia’s schools
Are Amenia’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Amenia children attend score below 96% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade, #741 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Amenia in?
Northeast Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 643 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Amenia are served by Dover Union Free.
Where do Amenia kids go to high school?
Webutuck High School, with 194 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Amenia’s graduation rate?
60–69% of the class of 2023 in Northeast Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Amenia spend per student?
$35,560 in Northeast Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Amenia?
Yes: Maplebrook School (special education, grades 8–12, 58 students).
Parents talk
What Amenia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Amenia → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.