Can I use Putnam County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Putnam County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Putnam County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Putnam County?

Start with the 22 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Putnam County Schools & Education

Name: Putnam County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Putnam County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

89/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

93.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,993

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

89/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Putnam County

Measured School Summary

Putnam County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 93.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Putnam County invests $19,993 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 42% above the New York average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Putnam County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

22 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

89/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

93.4%

8.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$19,993

$5,274 above the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Putnam County has 22 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Putnam County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Higher-signal county

Putnam County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,807 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,743 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,927 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,530 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Putnam County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Putnam County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Putnam County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Mahopac and Carmel Drive Excellence

The Mahopac Central School District is the largest, educating 3,807 students across six schools. Carmel Central School District is nearly as large, with 3,743 students and the county's largest high school. There are no charter schools in Putnam, with the six traditional districts providing all public education services.

Suburban Excellence and Large Campuses

Putnam's schools are primarily suburban, offering an average enrollment of 593 students per school. Carmel High School is the county's largest, serving 1,365 students, while George Fischer Middle School serves 1,130. This suburban character is reflected in the modern facilities and high student participation across the county.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Putnam County

Reported Enrollment

13,035

22 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle6

High5

Other0

6 School Districts in Putnam County

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

2,927 students

PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,530 students

HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

803 students

GARRISON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school

225 students

22 Public Schools in Putnam County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Putnam County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CARMEL, 10512Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,365
MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAHOPAC, 10541Suburb: Large	7–12	High	1,254
GEORGE FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CARMEL, 10512Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	1,130
BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BREWSTER, 10509Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,035
MAHOPAC MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAHOPAC, 10541Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	926
HENRY H WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BREWSTER, 10509Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	668
C V STARR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BREWSTER, 10509Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	625
JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BREWSTER, 10509Rural: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	599
AUSTIN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAHOPAC, 10541Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	585
PUTNAM VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	PUTNAM VALLEY, 10579Suburb: Large	KG–4	Primary	554
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAHOPAC, 10541Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	550
PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	PUTNAM VALLEY, 10579Suburb: Large	9–12	High	503
MATTHEW PATERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	PATTERSON, 12563Suburb: Large	KG–4	Primary	488
FULMAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	MAHOPAC, 10541Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	478
PUTNAM VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	PUTNAM VALLEY, 10579Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	473
KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CARMEL, 10512Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	394
KENT PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CARMEL, 10512Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	366
HALDANE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	COLD SPRING, 10516Town: Fringe	9–12	High	314
HALDANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	COLD SPRING, 10516Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	292
GARRISON SCHOOL	Record	GARRISON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	GARRISON, 10524Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	225

CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARMEL, 10512 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,365 students

MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAHOPAC, 10541 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High1,254 students

GEORGE FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARMEL, 10512 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,130 students

BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL

BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BREWSTER, 10509 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,035 students

MAHOPAC MIDDLE SCHOOL

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAHOPAC, 10541 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle926 students

HENRY H WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BREWSTER, 10509 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle668 students

C V STARR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BREWSTER, 10509 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary625 students

JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BREWSTER, 10509 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary599 students

AUSTIN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAHOPAC, 10541 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary585 students

PUTNAM VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUTNAM VALLEY, 10579 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary554 students

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAHOPAC, 10541 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary550 students

PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUTNAM VALLEY, 10579 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High503 students

MATTHEW PATERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PATTERSON, 12563 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary488 students

FULMAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAHOPAC, 10541 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary478 students

PUTNAM VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUTNAM VALLEY, 10579 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle473 students

KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARMEL, 10512 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary394 students

KENT PRIMARY SCHOOL

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARMEL, 10512 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary366 students

HALDANE HIGH SCHOOL

HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLD SPRING, 10516 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High314 students

HALDANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLD SPRING, 10516 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary292 students

GARRISON SCHOOL

GARRISON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GARRISON, 10524 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary225 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$19,993

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Putnam County?

Putnam County has a school score of 89/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Putnam County?

The high school graduation rate in Putnam County is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Putnam County spend per student?

Putnam County spends $19,993 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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