Excellent
#20 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 2% of private schools
New York Military Academy
High School
78 ACADEMY AVE, Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Score
8.5
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Score
8.5
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#20 of 992
In Cornwall on Hudson
#2 of 2
public schools
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About New York Military Academy
New York Military Academy is a private high school in Cornwall on Hudson, NY. New York Military Academy serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. New York Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, New York Military Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.6:1 students to teachers, New York Military Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New York Military Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
78 ACADEMY AVE, Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New York Military Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. THE STORM KING SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CORNWALL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby New Windsor), with a comparable rating. Additionally, NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY (rated 7.3/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Newburgh), a more accessible option. For more schools in Cornwall on Hudson, see our Cornwall on Hudson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CORNWALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Cornwall | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| CORNWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cornwall | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| WILLOW AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cornwall | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cornwall On Hudson | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| BLOOMING GROVE ACADEMY LLC New Windsor | 1.2 mi | — |
| KAPLAN CAREER ACADEMY New Windsor | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| VAILS GATE STEAM ACADEMY New Windsor | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| THE STORM KING SCHOOL Cornwall On Hudson | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| NEW WINDSOR SCHOOL New Windsor | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New Windsor | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| CORNWALL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL New Windsor | 2.3 mi | 8.1 |
| TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL New Windsor | 2.8 mi | 8.1 |
| NORA CRONIN PRESENTATION ACADEMY Newburgh | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Newburgh | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY OF NEWBURGH Newburgh | 3.3 mi | 6.4 |
| NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY Newburgh | 4.2 mi | 7.3 |
| HORIZON-ON-THE-HUDSON SCHOOL Newburgh | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| GIDNEY AVENUE MEMORIAL SCHOOL Newburgh | 4.5 mi | 2.9 |
| SARGENT SCHOOL Beacon | 4.4 mi | 5.9 |
| SOUTH AVENUE SCHOOL Beacon | 4.7 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12520 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$150,144
Median Home Value
$458,700
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
Population
3,088
College Educated
57.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Median Age
44.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New York Military Academy
What grades does New York Military Academy serve?
New York Military Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend New York Military Academy?
New York Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New York Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New York Military Academy is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New York Military Academy rank in NY?
New York Military Academy ranks #20 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is New York Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New York Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New York Military Academy a private school?
Yes, New York Military Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New York Military Academy a religious school?
No, New York Military Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (845) 534-3710
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