2022 Best Schools in Orange County

The Storm King School

• Private School
• CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NY
• 8-12
• Rating 4.42 out of 5  104 reviews

Parent: Don’t we as parents want the best for our children?

As SKS parents, we feel that we have done the right thing — we have a happy student! Our kid is thriving academically, creatively, and spiritually. The school offers a rich bouquet of opportunities for our child to discover. Studying is always an effort — but at SKS, the teachers encourage students to take the lead and make their own success. By design the learning curve is steep, but the rewards are great. I heartily recommend Storm King School to prospective students and their families.
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• grade A+

• 198 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Academy of the Arts

• Private School
• MIDDLETOWN, NY
• 6-12
• Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My son joined Northern Academy of the Arts in the 10th grade, and the change I saw in him since the first day has been incredible. He is much more motivated than before, taking responsibility of his academics while also seizing leadership opportunities within the school. He has joined more clubs than I can count, and he has taken full advantage of the school’s wide range of programs, whether they be AP courses or art programs. Personally, I believe this change is due to the school’s focus on teaching traditional values, thus making the children more responsible and more appreciative in their everyday life. The staff and faculty at Northern Academy are also top notch. More than once I’ve heard my child talk about how a teacher made his day by having a fun and engaging class, a real testament to the time and effort they put into educating the children.
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• grade A+

• 120 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kiryas Joel Village School

• Public School
• MONROE, NY
• PK, K-1

• grade A+

• 167 Students
• 1:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New York Military Academy

• Private School
• CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NY
• 8-12
• Rating 4.1 out of 5  21 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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• grade A

• 100 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Middle School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• 5-8

• grade A

• 939 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Central High School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.85 out of 5  281 reviews

Senior: My high school experience was pretty great! At Cornwall high school the teachers are very helpful and very personable. I'm currently a senior and have been enrolled in three college level courses which were all very challenging but with the help of my teachers and the NHS tutoring center i excelled in them! The environment is what you make it, some people have so many friends and have the time of their life in Cornwall but others struggle. In my opinion the students at Cornwall are very nice and include you in a lot of things you just have to reach out and talk to them. There are so many clubs at Cornwall and sports are a huge thing. The football team won the state championship two years in a row and everyone was super supportive of them... the town even held a parade for the team. High school is what you make it and at Cornwall the school is small, but big enough to find your place to fit in.
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• grade A

• 1,127 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• grade A

• 551 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willow Avenue Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• grade A

• 259 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monroe-Woodbury High School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 8-12
• Rating 3.75 out of 5  441 reviews

Alum: Monroe-Woodbury is a very large school which is at times scary. In my case, I loved having an environment like this. It was very diverse, allowing students to find their own group of friends. With so many clubs, activities and sports, it's hard to choose what you want to be apart of! I personally was an athlete and was also apart of the sign language club. These two extra-circular activities allowed me to find many groups of friends and be a part of what makes Monroe-Woodbury so great! The school safety officers always made me feel safe; in days such as these it is important that students feel this way. The teachers, coaches, administrators, and counselors are what made the school so great. They prepared me for college and for the adult world. I loved my days as a crusader and hope others do as well!
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• grade A

• 2,351 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chapel Field Christian Schools

• Private School
• PINE BUSH, NY
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.3 out of 5  37 reviews

Sophomore: Great Christian school! Wonderful Learning environment that challenges students to really dive deep into the material. The teachers really care about students and are very helpful, especially in the Math Department.
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• grade A

• 300 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sanfordville Elementary School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• K-4
• Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

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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• grade A

• 703 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James I. O'Neill High School

• Highland Falls Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.64 out of 5  108 reviews

Senior: Currently in my senior year at James I O’Neill High school, I feel that the school made me into who I am today. Not only did I make lasting relationships, but I was free to experience new things; what high school is all about. From anime club to fashion club to Red Cross Club, you are able to meet new people and find out what you like. This high school pools in students from Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery, West Point, and Garrison. Although O’Neill is on the smaller side, it gives students the opportunity to truly connect and form relationships with not only their peers but also the faculty. This is one of the reasons we have O’Neill graduates who went off to Harvard, Brown, Princeton, and so many more great opportunities. Like many schools, there are excellent teachers and teachers that are not your favorite at O’Neill, but they all have one thing in common: they want the best for their students. Go raiders!
Read 108 Reviews

• grade A

• 477 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rhinebeck Senior High School

• Rhinebeck Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.45 out of 5  75 reviews

Senior: Despite being a small school, RHS provides numerous opportunities and resources to it's students. The only issue is that as a small school, you can't always take the courses you want. An important thing to note is the compassion of both the students and the faculty. RHS creates a safe and friendly environment for any student to learn.
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• grade A

• 328 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warwick Valley High School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  333 reviews

Junior: Warwick Valley High School is a great school that I would recommend to all parents and students in the area. The majority of teachers here are kind, compassionate, and committed to helping each and every one of their students learn. The school offers tons of interesting electives, and every student is bound to find at least one that they’re interested in taking. The art and music department is far above average, with many opportunities for students looking to pursue a creative career in their future. The school takes community seriously, offering many volunteer opportunists to all students. There are only a few things I would criticize about the school, including the food. It isn’t inedible, but it isn’t high quality by any means. I also feel that the school could have more clubs that encourage student activism. Overall, I feel that my experience at WVHS has been a positive one, and I believe that I have been prepared properly for college.
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• grade A

• 1,326 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Grant Mason Elementary School

• Tuxedo Union Free School District, NY
• K-6
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

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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• grade A

• 122 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washingtonville Senior High School

• Washingtonville Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.66 out of 5  468 reviews

Senior: Washingtonville High School provides a very student-oriented environment. Staff and teachers are extremely friendly and helpful. Additionally, many teachers have been in the school district for many years and have plentiful experience when helping out students. For those interested in music and arts, Washingtonville is an ideal place, providing all the technology and direction needed for a student to be successful. One thing that could improve in Washingtonville High School is if they could eventually provide more upper level courses for students to expand their learning even further. I would also like to see Washingtonville put more emphasis on college and future preparedness, as there are many capable students who lack guidance on what to pursue after high school and advise on how to manage the next phase of their lives.
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• grade A

• 1,337 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warwick Valley Middle School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• 5-8
• Rating 4.18 out of 5  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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• grade A

• 1,056 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenwood Lake Middle School

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

• grade A

• 291 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Valley Elementary School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 2-7

• grade A minus

• 509 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 6-10
• Rating 4.58 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: I found the teachers to be pretty good quality when I was at M-W Middle School. Middle School at Monroe-Woodbury seemed to feel structured, secure, and the students were contained for the most part and not able to get out of control. I can't say the same about the High School though. However, some of my best, more practical classes, like Home Economics, Typing, and Tech were taken at Monroe Woodbury M.S. as well as excellent X Country and Track programs.
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• grade A minus

• 1,669 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Main Street School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 2-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Super fun school. Very fun teachers, highly recommended school new recess playground very big lower field with soccer fields and big playground.
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• grade A minus

• 520 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Tree Elementary School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 2-5
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

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

• 847 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goshen Central High School

• Goshen Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.48 out of 5  146 reviews

Sophomore: First of all, the arts, music, and athletic programs are very good. Most of the teachers were amazing too! The sports went to states or regionals in almost everything. The hot food isnt amazing, but they have a very good salad and sandwich bar. There is always fundraisers going on and the students are very involved. Economically, it is pretty diverse, not so much racially. It is a very safe school, theres is guards, student supervisors, and routine searches. We are getting a new stadium, softball fields, S.T.E.A.M lab and four new class rooms.
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• grade A minus

• 970 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Park Avenue Elementary School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• K-4
• Rating 5 out of 5  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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• grade A minus

• 484 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bulkeley Middle School

• Rhinebeck Central School District, NY
• 6-8

• grade A minus

• 242 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio