Excellent
#232 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
Putnam Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Putnam Valley Central School District · Putnam Valley, NY
A Putnam Valley Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
171 OSCAWANA LAKE RD, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam Valley Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,893
Median home value
$515,000
Median rent
$2,723/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Van Cortlandtville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| St Columbanus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam Valley Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $33,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam Valley Elementary School is listed in PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam Valley Elementary School
Putnam Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Putnam Valley, NY, part of Putnam Valley Central School District, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam Valley Elementary School
What grades does Putnam Valley Elementary School serve?
Putnam Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Putnam Valley Elementary School?
Putnam Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam Valley Elementary School rank in NY?
Putnam Valley Elementary School ranks #232 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Putnam Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Putnam Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam Valley Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Putnam Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Putnam Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Putnam Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam Valley Elementary School?
24.4% of students at Putnam Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (845) 528-8092
- Area population (ZIP 10579)
- 8,825
- Area average commute
- 48 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10579; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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