Knox Headquarters · Photo: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0New Windsor’s public schools score below 77% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In New Windsor, 33% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving New Windsor, 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 85% 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.
New Windsor’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 954 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Windsor’s, its schools beat 13%, lower than their 23% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Washingtonville Central spends $27,768 per student and Newburgh City $32,520, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny (private), Congregation Mesifta Ohr Hatalmud (private), Blooming Grove Academy (private) and Birch School (The) (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 New Windsor’s grade
C−: better than 23% of New York school districts, #630 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 New Windsor, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in New Windsor · depends on your address
Temple Hill School
Grades K–8 · 890 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Vails Gate STEAM Academy
Grades K–5 · 500 students · 11:1 students per teacher
New Windsor School
Grades K–5 · 439 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in New Windsor · depends on your address
Temple Hill School
Grades K–8 · 890 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 802 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in New Windsor · depends on your address
Temple Hill School
Grades K–8 · 890 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 802 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in New Windsor · depends on your address
Temple Hill School
Grades K–8 · 890 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 802 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in New Windsor · depends on your address
Newburgh Free Academy
Grades 9–12 · 3,550 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Newburgh
Washingtonville Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,308 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Washingtonville
10th grade in New Windsor · depends on your address
Newburgh Free Academy
Grades 9–12 · 3,550 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Newburgh
Washingtonville Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,308 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Washingtonville
New Windsor runs its own schools through grade 12 (Washingtonville Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the Newburgh City School District, shared with Newburgh and Newburgh. Its high school is in Newburgh. Parts of New Windsor (11% and 9% of its land) are served by Cornwall Central and Valley Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve New Windsor
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
New Windsor vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share New Windsor’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Windsor | C− | Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Newburgh City PK–12 |
| Cornwall | A | Cornwall Central |
| Newburgh | C− | Newburgh City |
| Newburgh (town) | — | Newburgh City PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12 |
| Hamptonburgh | B | Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Goshen Central K–12 |
| Montgomery | B | Valley Central |
| Fishkill | B | Wappingers Central PK–12 · Beacon City PK–12 |
| Blooming Grove | B | Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Monroe-Woodbury Central PK–12 |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Newburgh City with New Windsor for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in New Windsor
12 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 New Windsor’s schools
Are New Windsor’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Windsor children attend score below 77% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #630 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 13%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Windsor in?
Two districts: Washingtonville Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Newburgh City School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Newburgh and Newburgh.
Where do New Windsor kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Newburgh Free Academy and Washingtonville Senior High School.
What is New Windsor’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Newburgh City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does New Windsor spend per student?
$27,768 in Washingtonville Central School District and $32,520 in Newburgh City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Windsor?
Yes: The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny (special education, grades PK–11, 134 students), Congregation Mesifta Ohr Hatalmud (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 94 students), Blooming Grove Academy (special education, grades K–10, 26 students) and Birch School (The) (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 24 students).
Parents talk
What New Windsor families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Windsor → 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.