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Schools in Montgomery · Valley Central School District

Montgomery’s public schools outscore 61% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Montgomery, 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.

#281of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 70% 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
44%
▼ 5 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$28.4K
▼ 18% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.5
NY 11.2
Schools in town
6
3,813 students on the public path
In brief

Montgomery’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 989 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Montgomery’s, its schools beat 68%, higher than their 61% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 44% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $28,351 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 6 the district’s path is Valley Central Middle School, then Valley Central High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Most Precious Blood 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 Montgomery’s grade

B Test scoresB− Graduation

B: better than 61% of New York school districts, #281 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 61%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (989)Better than 68%
Towns in Orange County (21)Better than 76%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,413 test results and a graduating class of 333 could put Montgomery anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 70% of Montgomery’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,502 in math, 1,324 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to C+
6–8Valley Central Middle SchoolValley Central School DistrictC−
9–12Valley Central High SchoolValley Central School DistrictA

Montgomery’s public schools are run by Valley Central School District, which also serves Maybrook, Montgomery and Walden. Parts of Montgomery (4% of its land) are served by Pine Bush Central 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.

Valley Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 4,152 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 11.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,351NY $34,607 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading44%
State average 48.9% · 1324 students tested
Math51%
State average 46.5% · 1502 students tested

Montgomery vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MontgomeryBValley Central
CrawfordB−Pine Bush Central
Newburgh—Newburgh City PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
HamptonburghBWashingtonville Central PK–12 · Goshen Central K–12
ShawangunkBPine Bush Central PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
New WindsorC−Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Newburgh City PK–12
WallkillC+Pine Bush Central PK–12 · Middletown City PK–12
MaybrookBValley Central

Every school in Montgomery

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 Montgomeryby address
Montgomery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
C−
539 students13:1Rate it →
Berea Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
C+
497 students11:1Rate it →
Walden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Walden
C−
447 students12:1Rate it →
Valley Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
945 students10:1Rate it →
Valley Central High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,385 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Most Precious Blood School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Walden
Private · Catholic
159 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Montgomery’s schools

Are Montgomery’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Montgomery children attend outscore 61% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #281 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Montgomery in?

Valley Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,152 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Montgomery are served by Pine Bush Central.

Where do Montgomery kids go to high school?

Valley Central High School, with 1,385 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Montgomery’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Valley Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Montgomery spend per student?

$28,351 in Valley Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Montgomery?

Yes: Most Precious Blood School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 159 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.