Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Goshen’s public schools outscore 60% of New York districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Goshen, 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 81% 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.
Goshen’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 572 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Goshen’s, its schools beat 45%, lower than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 81% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,888 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Goshen Intermediate School, then C J Hooker Middle School, then Goshen Central High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. John School (private) and John S Burke Catholic High School (private) are 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 Goshen’s grade
B: better than 60% of New York school districts, #294 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Goshen, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Goshen
Scotchtown Avenue School
Grades K–2 · 505 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Goshen
Scotchtown Avenue School
Grades K–2 · 505 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Goshen
Scotchtown Avenue School
Grades K–2 · 505 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Goshen
Goshen Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Goshen
Goshen Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Goshen
Goshen Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Goshen
Goshen Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 983 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Goshen
Goshen Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 983 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Goshen’s public schools are run by Goshen Central School District, which also serves Goshen and Hamptonburgh. Parts of Goshen (14% and 3% of its land) are served by Florida Union Free and Chester 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.
Close to the state in reading
Goshen vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Goshen’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen | B | Goshen Central |
| Wawayanda | B | Minisink Valley Central |
| Warwick | A− | Warwick Valley Central |
| Florida | B+ | Florida Union Free |
| Chester | B+ | Chester Union Free PK–12 · Monroe-Woodbury Central PK–12 · Warwick Valley Central K–12 |
| Hamptonburgh | B | Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Goshen Central K–12 |
| Blooming Grove | B | Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Monroe-Woodbury Central PK–12 |
| Wallkill | C+ | Pine Bush Central PK–12 · Middletown City PK–12 |
| Chester (village) | B+ | Chester Union Free |
Every school in Goshen
8 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 Goshen’s schools
Are Goshen’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Goshen children attend outscore 60% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #294 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Goshen in?
Goshen Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,737 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Goshen are served by Florida Union Free and Chester Union Free.
Where do Goshen kids go to high school?
Goshen Central High School, with 983 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Goshen’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Goshen Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Goshen spend per student?
$30,888 in Goshen Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Goshen?
Yes: St. John School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 167 students) and John S Burke Catholic High School (catholic · all-girls, grades 7–12, 10 students).
Parents talk
What Goshen families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Goshen → 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.