2019 Best Schools in Orange CountyAbout this List

The Storm King School

• Private School
• Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
• 8-12
• 52

Parent: An amazingly diverse community that is giving my son the education he needs to succeed in the global 21st century. This school has a very robust athletics program but it also has other after school activities, electives and signature programs that allow students to explore and cultivate their interests. For instance, my son has chosen to take International Relations, join the Model UN Club and take a Leadership Q-term. This school has given him the foundation and support he needs to embrace his interests and his education at the same time!
Read 52 Reviews

• A+

• 185 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• A

• 531 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Central High School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 257

Senior: CCHS strives to equally meet the areas of academics, athletics, and art. There are many AP and honors classes offered with a variety of electives and options. There are some great teachers but most of them are average. Our athletics department is very strong and probably what stands out most about the school. Recently our football team won the state championship. While there is less focus on art the department has vastly improved over the past few years. There is a variety of interesting clubs to join as well.
Read 257 Reviews

• A

• 1,074 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willow Avenue Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• A

• 271 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Valley Elementary School

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

• A

• 575 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New York Military Academy

• Private School
• Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
• 8-12
• 14

Parent: My son started NYMA this year. Going in, I had certain expectations and NYMA has exceeded most. During conferences, I was floored with the warmth, enthusiasm and involvement of the teachers in my son's life. The students enjoy more traditional education without Common Core. It's certainly not the "everyone gets a trophy" organization that public schools have become.

My son is being exposed to students from all over the world and enjoys celebrating different cultures. Cadets have nice activities and food is good (he just wishes they had snack at night). The medical staff took excellent care of him when he was sick. He is also enjoying the emphasis on sports program.

To me this is a military-style school offering more structure than most schools, but not the ultra-strict, conformity that some might expect from a traditional military academy. Overall, he is happy and I am happy that he is there making life-long friends and gaining leadership experience essential for the real world.
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• A

• 88 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• K-4

• A

• 245 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James I. O'Neill High School

• Highland Falls Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 86

Freshman: What I like about James I. O'Neill Highschool is that there is a lot of diversity and you get to communicate with many other students and meet new people. The teachers are very kind and the education is free and very good. They have many clubs, sports, and after school activities that the students can participate in. The food at James I. O'Neill is very good there are many varieties and options of food for students to eat and it does taste very good. The school is very good at involving parents in the students school and academic life. If the school sees or notices any sign of bullying they will immediately take action and stop the situation in hand. I like my highschool very much and I wouldn't trade it for any other schools.
Read 86 Reviews

• A

• 478 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sanfordville Elementary School

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

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

• 689 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monroe-Woodbury High School

• Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 359

Senior: What I love about my school, is the elective choices offered. I am looking to be a writer, and there are many language arts electives that are offered that can expand my writing experience, and many clubs are provided that are in my interest, and many other people's interest. Something that I would like to be changed is the actions taken against bullying. They claim they're all about antibullying, but when something actually happens, not enough is done.
Read 359 Reviews

• A

• 2,308 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Park Avenue Elementary School

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

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

• A

• 464 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornwall Middle School

• Cornwall Central School District, NY
• 5-8

• A

• 1,050 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warwick Valley Middle School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• 5-8
• 9

Parent: I attended this high school and to see how it has changed with the times is amazing - a great high school experience all around!
Read 9 Reviews

• A

• 1,049 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washingtonville Senior High School

• Washingtonville Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 417

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!
Read 417 Reviews

• A-

• 1,367 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

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

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.
Read 9 Reviews

• A-

• 1,649 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warwick Valley High School

• Warwick Valley Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 307

Senior: I am a Senior right now and I have to say that I am going to miss my school so much. Warwick Valley High School (WVHS) gave me the whole high school experience I wished for and much, much more! Of course, just like every high school student, I had my ups and downs. There were times when I just blamed my high school for everything. No high school is perfect. But I have to say WVHS is definitely close to being perfect. You will make friends here, your teachers will be your best friends sometimes, you will make enemies too but you will make more memories than anything! I am so proud and lucky to be a wildcat!
Read 307 Reviews

• A-

• 1,379 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Tree Elementary School

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

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

• A-

• 846 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harmony Christian School

• Private School
• Middletown, NY
• PK, K-12
• 18

Parent: HCS is a wonderful place where my child has not only received a well rounded education since Kindergarten but also a solid biblical foundation. The staff at HCS truly care about each and every child that walks their doors. It clearly shows!
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• A-

• 242 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Montgomery Elementary School

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

Parent: MES is by far the best school to send your child MES is also a very desirable school when buyers are searching for their homes. The teachers go out of their way to help a student and provide the students with so much support. It's really a community school. Police officers visit on a daily basis, not because anything is wrong but to teach students the men in Blue can be fun too. What is like to see change is the amount of homework the children have to do. Kids are kids and there's no need for them to be doing homework from the time they get home until sleep. Also a healthier lunch that consists of salad, carrots, etc. Why give them boxed pizza?
Read 1 Review

• A-

• 554 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berea Elementary School

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

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-

• 459 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minisink Valley High School

• Minisink Valley Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 161

Alum: Minisink Valley High School was fun. I feel like our class(2015) was one of the best classes the school ever had. For the most part we got along well, and now since we got out of school I feel like we are even closer together. The school offered lots of fun activities, including many different sports. I played tennis for three years. The pep rally's were a blast. There wasn't anything extraordinary about the school, but there's nothing wrong with that. All high schools are similar. I will say the district is very clean, and a pleasure to look at. Teachers are awesome, I kept in touch with some of them on social media. They care about your academic success, and they'll do anything to help. Teachers have no problem staying after class and helping out. I'm satisfied with my high school experience. Forever a Minisink Valley Warrior!
Read 161 Reviews

• B+

• 1,347 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chapel Field Christian Schools

• Private School
• Pine Bush, NY
• PK, K-12
• 22

Senior: Chapel Field presented a great opportunity to grow as an individual in a healthy, safe environment. As a small private school, every student is granted individualized attention to further their understanding on the course. Teachers are friendly and are able to create personalized relationships with students due to the small student body.
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• B+

• 280 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goshen Central High School

• Goshen Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 141

Alum: I had had an over all good experience at Goshen High School. The teachers were very nice but a lot of them could be very judgmental at times which make you question your intelligence at times. I personally was marked as unintelligent on many occasions even though I maintained a 3.7 GPA and while taking honors and Ap classes. I used track and cross country as an outlet, the sports programs like soccer and football are favored rather than track but over the years the running programs have improved. The parent involvement is based on the parent if you want to be involved you can be but don't have to be. I myself was a active member of many clubs an activities I was in National Honors Society, Environmental Club and Interact Club. This school does not have a pool even though it is said to be on the "third floor" of the two story building. I feel I overall had a good experience as a student at GHS and I hope you do to.
Read 141 Reviews

• B+

• 954 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Main Street School

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

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
Read 1 Review

• B+

• 553 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Grant Mason Elementary School

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

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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• B+

• 131 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio