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Schools in Cornwall · Cornwall Central School District

Cornwall’s public schools outscore 87% of New York districts

Math proficiency in Cornwall’s districts is 70%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cornwall, 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.

#69of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
66%
▲ 17 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
70%
▲ 24 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$26.3K
▼ 24% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.4
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
2,985 students on the public path
In brief

Cornwall’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 656 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cornwall’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 70% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $26,274 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 5 the district’s path is Cornwall Middle School, then Cornwall Central High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Storm King 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cornwall’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 87% of New York school districts, #69 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (656)Better than 93%
Towns in Orange County (21)Better than 90%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,284 test results and a graduating class of 294 could put Cornwall anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 84% of Cornwall’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,383 in math, 1,184 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cornwall, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–43 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A−
5–8Cornwall Middle SchoolCornwall Central School DistrictB−
9–12Cornwall Central High SchoolCornwall Central School DistrictA+

Cornwall’s public schools are run by Cornwall Central School District, which also serves Cornwall-on-Hudson. 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.

Cornwall Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,985 students · 13.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$26,274NY $34,607 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 48.9% · 1184 students tested
Math70%
State average 46.5% · 1383 students tested

Cornwall vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Cornwall’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CornwallACornwall Central
New WindsorC−Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Newburgh City PK–12
HighlandsBHighland Falls Central
Blooming GroveBWashingtonville Central PK–12 · Monroe-Woodbury Central PK–12
FishkillBWappingers Central PK–12 · Beacon City PK–12
Woodbury—Monroe-Woodbury Central
Woodbury (village)BMonroe-Woodbury Central
PhilipstownAGarrison Union Free PK–8 · Haldane Central K–12

Every school in Cornwall

6 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).

District schools in Cornwallby address
Cornwall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A−
595 students17:1Rate it →
Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Cornwall On Hudson
B+
239 students13:1Rate it →
Willow Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A−
236 students15:1Rate it →
Cornwall Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
B−
905 students12:1Rate it →
Cornwall Central High School
High · Grades 9–12 · New Windsor
A+
1,010 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Storm King School
High · Grades 8–12 · Cornwall On Hudson
Private · Nonsectarian
172 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Cornwall’s schools

Are Cornwall’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cornwall children attend outscore 87% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #69 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cornwall in?

Cornwall Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,985 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Cornwall kids go to high school?

Cornwall Central High School in New Windsor, with 1,010 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Cornwall’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Cornwall Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Cornwall spend per student?

$26,274 in Cornwall Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Cornwall?

Yes: The Storm King School (nonsectarian, grades 8–12, 172 students).

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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.