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The Storm King School

• Private School
• Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
• 8-12
• 67 reviews

Parent: As a parent, we are thrilled with the academic rigor and the level of engagement all students enjoy. The support for the whole child is ever-present and authentic. Our son has been attending the School since 8th grade. He is enjoying a diverse group of friends, and has been able to grow strong leadership skills both in and out of the classroom. The humanities, English and the arts programs are amazing!
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• A+

• 198 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New York Military Academy

• Private School
• Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
• 8-12
• 20 reviews

Parent: Administration listens to the kids when they say they need help and/or want to add specific classes. They add new teachers to accommodate students wants and needs as much as possible.
I’d like to see higher quality food offered. Possibly locally grown/organic options. Maybe local farms would be willing to donate and/or give a discount?!
Primarily a boarding school, parents are not as involved as non-boarding schools. It would be nice to get the community more involved to bring in more school spirit (especially since most parents are unable to attend sporting events).
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• A

• 100 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Central High School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 263 reviews

Senior: Cornwall High school has been a great experience for me. There have been great teachers and role models over the years, and I’ve enjoyed my time here. Although, this is an awesome school it is sometimes hard to fit in here if you’re not the majority, which is caucasian. I think we need to have more clubs and days where we can celebrate our heritage and not feel like an outcast for not being like everybody else.
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• A

• 1,085 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Grant Mason Elementary School

• Tuxedo Union Free School District, NY
• K-6
• 1 review

Parent: My children are students at GGM and we couldn’t be happier with the experience they are having there! The small class size , personalized attention and academic enrichment programs are some of the highlights!
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• A

• 129 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James I. O'Neill High School

• Highland Falls Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 96 reviews

Alum: O'Neill is ranked very highly both locally and nationally for a reason. The graduation rate, SAT and ACT scores are all significantly above the national average. O'Neill is a very small school, so most people know each other. It's easy to make friends, and bullying is not prevalent at all.

O'Neill is like any high school as far as the atmosphere is concerned; there are some cliques, there are geeks and jocks, there are "mathletes", and the academic workload is fairly lenient. As cliche as it is, you get out what you put in. Nothing can fully prepare anyone for college, but O'Neill has a vast array of AP and SUPA classes for students to take in order to get a feel for college classes.

Ultimately, I had a good experience at O'Neill. I did well academically, forged good friendships, got into the college I wanted, am gainfully employed, and am happy with my post-high school life.
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• A

• 493 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Valley Elementary School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 2-5

• A

• 590 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 6-8
• 9 reviews

Middle School Student: Overall I have had a very positive and rewarding experience at Monroe Woodbury Middle School. They may have a large population there but they have many opportunities to have an enriching experience. They are known in the county for their commitment to music and they have a large sports community. There are 2 lunch lines for hot food, a build your own sandwich line and a salad bar line. They gave me opportunities to give back my time to my community through peer tutoring and volunteering opportunities.
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• A

• 1,674 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monroe-Woodbury High School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 377 reviews

Senior: Overall, my experience at Monroe Woodbury was phenomenal. The administration however, needs to be more strict with the teachers. Throughout high school administration let many things slide which resulted in bad grades and errors for students. I felt very safe at this school. We have people from all over the world here at our school so we are very diverse. This was cool because I have friends from Russia, Ukraine, and England. I think the best education in New York State is here at Monroe. We have the best technology and everything is always up to date. Our athletics are phenomenal and we are very good at all sports. We recently updated all of our fields to turf making our campus that much nicer. Monroe Woodbury is a great pace to go to school.
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• A

• 2,297 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sanfordville Elementary School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• K-5
• 1 review

Niche User: The building is great. The grounds are amazing. Included are multiple playgrounds, a veggie garden, an outdoor sitting space in memory of 9/11, an observeratory, an historical cemetery, and hiking paths.
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• A

• 656 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• A

• 513 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Middle School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• 5-8

• A

• 1,056 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Park Avenue Elementary School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• K-4
• 3 reviews

Parent: My daughter is just finishing up her first year of Kindergarten at Park. I can't say enough good things about this school. The teachers/staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable and my daughter has learned so much this year. We have a very strong PTA and a lot of fun extra activities to do with kids throughout the year. I couldn't be happier with my child's educational experience at Park so far and I'm looking forward to many more great years here!
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• A

• 453 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Main Street School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 2-5
• 1 review

Alum: Loved it there when I was a kid. had lots of friends, had good teachers, and got a good education. Only went there for two years but it was very fun
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• A

• 527 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenwood Lake Middle School

• Greenwood Lake Union Free School District, NY
• 4-8

• A

• 291 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willow Avenue Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• A

• 268 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• A-

• 255 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warwick Valley High School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 318 reviews

Alum: Honestly a top notch high school! Teachers are attentive and understanding and, for the most part, are good at conveying information. Warwick offers an incredible amount of AP classes as well as various other optional classes in a huge array of topics. The CTEC programs also add another level of individuality to our schedules that makes sure every single kid gets what they want out of school.
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• A-

• 1,334 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Tree Elementary School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 2-5
• 4 reviews

Niche User: This school is wonderful and accepting and teach acceptance and kindness.
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• A-

• 853 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warwick Valley Middle School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• 5-8
• 11 reviews

Middle School Student: I love my school, the teachers are amazing and it has a wonderful music programs. its usually very clean and problems are usually resolved quickly. i definetly reccomend.
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• A-

• 1,076 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chapel Field Christian Schools

• Private School
• Pine Bush, NY
• PK, K-12
• 27 reviews

Parent: All of my children have attended Chapel Field and we have been thrilled with our experience there. The teachers are dedicated and are committed to the flourishing of the students. The comraderie amongst the students is a blessing to see and I know my children are better people from attending there. Regarding academics, they are not just concerned about grades and passing tests. They encourage students to love truth and to be lifelong learners. My children have enjoyed many opportunities from sports to music lessons. I highly recommend this school for the nurturing of your child’s mind and also his soul.
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• A-

• 300 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washingtonville Senior High School

• Washingtonville Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 424 reviews

Alum: I loved attending Washingtonville High School. The staff and faculty is very nice. There are many clubs and sports that students can be a part of, there is something for everyone. Everyone supports each other and I find that very valuable. The teachers are willing to help their students if they're struggling and students can also be peer tutored. I would definitely recommend WHS!
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• A-

• 1,379 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Montgomery Elementary School

• Valley Central School District, NY
• K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: Both of my children attended MES and I can truly say this school has the Best teachers hands down. I worked in the district and had the opportunity to work not only at MES but a different school in the district. It was like night & day. Every teacher my children had were very caring, patient and genuinely loved their job. They have tons of activities for the students as well as workshops for parents to get involved. If anyone knows of any family going through something, everyone is joining together to help in any way they can. MES will always hold a special place in my heart. A+ school!!
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• A-

• 527 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

C.J. Hooker Middle School

• Goshen Central School District, NY
• 6-8
• 9 reviews

• A-

• 672 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berea Elementary School

• Valley Central School District, NY
• K-5
• 1 review

Parent: Here’s what makes Berea a great school. You take teachers who are very smart, you take parents who are devoted to their kids, and you take kids who are just plain awesome.
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• A-

• 460 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golden Hill Elementary School

• Florida Union Free School District, NY
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 373 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio