2023 Best Schools in Orange County

• Cornwall-on-hudson, NY•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  111 reviews

Parent: Storm King is an extraordinary school in every respect. The teachers and administrative staff are filled with integrity and professionalism. Every member of the staff cares deeply about each child--and it shows. As importantly, teachers and administrative professionals are equally accessible to all students. During the pandemic, the entire school acted with bravery and wisdom. They persevered and yet were incredibly careful about maintaining an exceptionally healthy environment. Yet, the most wonderful part of the school is the student body itself. I have never met finer, more caring students. My son loved being here. He never felt bullied by anyone. He was accepted, loved, respected, and cared for by everyone. This school nurtures students both socially and intellectually. My son grew in every way and eventually was accepted to Cornell University. In his words: "Dad, I would do it all over again." That's the best recommendation from a student himself. We'll never forget Storm King.... Read 111 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 198

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Middletown, NY•

• Private School•

• 1-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 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.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 120

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Cornwall-on-hudson, NY•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  22 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).... Read 22 reviews

• grade A

• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Monroe, NY•

• Public School•

• PK, K-2

• grade A

• Students 156

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Cornwall Central School District, NY•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 237

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cornwall Central School District, NY•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 503

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cornwall Central School District, NY•

• 5-8

• grade A

• Students 945

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Cornwall Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  291 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.... Read 291 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,110

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  468 reviews

Senior: I love how diverse and accepting the student population is. The education level was always at the top and I can truly say I've learned a lot. Being an athlete, musician, and honors student has always been quite the handful, but I have a lot of resources at the school to help if I ever needed it. However, there are opportunities for the school to improve, such as holding all students to the same academic standard. Grades also vary greatly between students that have different teachers in the same subject which affect rank and self-esteem.... Read 468 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,436

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY•

• K-4

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  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.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 758

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Pine Bush, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  41 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.... Read 41 reviews

• grade A

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Highland Falls Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  114 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 114 reviews

• grade A

• Students 468

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Tuxedo Union Free School District, NY•

• K-6

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  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!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 113

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY•

• 5-8

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  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.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,034

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Greenwood Lake Union Free School District, NY•

• 4-8

• grade A

• Students 287

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  337 reviews

Alum: I loved the High school. I had an amazing experece. I loved the teaches had personal connections with most of my teachers. Loved the students, and the ability to have all have lunch at the same time. The sports and music programs are great and my favorite program, Journalism was awesome! I loved it and I miss it very much!... Read 337 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,350

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Washingtonville Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  477 reviews

Senior: Washingtonville High School is like no other high school. The school offers amazing courses with amazing teachers. Attending Washingtonville High has made me the person who I am. I met great people who showed me what a true high school experience was like. My favorite thing about Washingtonville are the bonds you grow with the staff. The staff is absolutely the best part. Every time I went into the school, I knew it was going to be a great day. Having a loving and supportive community is one way to enjoy going to this school.... Read 477 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,321

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY•

• 2-5

• grade A minus

• Students 510

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY•

• 6-8

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  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.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,644

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY•

• 2-5

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  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.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY•

• 2-5

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: This school is wonderful and accepting and teach acceptance and kindness.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 827

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY•

• K-4

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  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!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 483

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Goshen Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  149 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.... Read 149 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 957

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cornwall Central School District, NY•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 210

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Florida Union Free School District, NY•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 341

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1