| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Union Free School District | Garrison | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 231 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Haldane Central School District | Cold Spring | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 811 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Putnam Valley Central School District | Lake Peekskill | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,555 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Mahopac Central School District | Mahopac | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 3,840 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Carmel Central School District | Carmel | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 3,782 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Brewster Central School District | Brewster | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 2,966 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
How Putnam County compares
Together they enroll 13,185 students across 22 schools. The largest is Mahopac Central School District with 3,840 students. Districts here average 7.7/10, above the New York average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Putnam County, New York
Putnam County has 6 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Putnam County is Garrison Union Free School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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