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Schools in Newburgh · Newburgh City School District

Newburgh’s public schools score below 85% of New York districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Newburgh’s districts is 29%, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Newburgh, 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.

#685of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% 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
34%
▼ 15 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
29%
▼ 18 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
79%
▼ 8 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$32.5K
▼ 6% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.8
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
7
5,567 students on the public path
In brief

Newburgh’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% 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

The district spends $32,520 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is South Middle School, then Newburgh Free Academy. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Bishop Dunn Memorial (private), San Miguel Academy of Newburgh (private) and Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Newburgh’s grade

D Test scoresD Graduation

C−: better than 15% of New York school districts, #685 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 15%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (742)Better than 15%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,714 test results and a graduating class of 877 could put Newburgh anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Newburgh’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,920 in math, 4,508 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD− to D
6–8South Middle SchoolNewburgh City School DistrictD
9–12Newburgh Free AcademyNewburgh City School DistrictA−

Newburgh’s public schools are run by Newburgh City School District, which also serves New Windsor and Newburgh. 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.

Newburgh City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 10,762 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 11.8 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$32,520NY $34,607 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading34%
State average 48.9% · 4508 students tested
Math29%
State average 46.5% · 4920 students tested

Newburgh vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NewburghC−Newburgh City
Newburgh (town)—Newburgh City PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
New WindsorC−Washingtonville Central PK–12 · Newburgh City PK–12
FishkillBWappingers Central PK–12 · Beacon City PK–12

2 of the 3 neighbors share Newburgh City with Newburgh, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Newburgh

7 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 Newburghby address
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
D−
788 students12:1Rate it →
Horizon-On-The-Hudson School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
D
447 students10:1Rate it →
South Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
782 students10:1Rate it →
Newburgh Free Academy
High · Grades 9–12
A−
3,550 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Bishop Dunn Memorial
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
185 students9:1Rate it →
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh
Elementary · Grades 5–8
Private · Nonsectarian
59 students11:1Rate it →
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy
Elementary · Grades 5–8
Private · Catholic · All-girls
51 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Newburgh’s schools

Are Newburgh’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Newburgh children attend score below 85% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #685 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Newburgh in?

Newburgh City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,762 students in 12 schools (2024–25).

Where do Newburgh kids go to high school?

Newburgh Free Academy, with 3,550 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Newburgh’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 Newburgh spend per student?

$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 Newburgh?

Yes: Bishop Dunn Memorial (Catholic, grades PK–8, 185 students), San Miguel Academy of Newburgh (nonsectarian, grades 5–8, 59 students) and Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (catholic · all-girls, grades 5–8, 51 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.