Highland Elementary School
Highland, NY · Highland Central School District · Grades K-5
1,375th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
Highland Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 1,375th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 41% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Highland Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Highland Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 621 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.1% | 69.2% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 15.8% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 2.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Highland Elementary School
Typical home value $431K in zip 12528 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Little Water Preparatory Charter SchoolLittle Water Preparatory Charter School · 1.7 mi away · charter824th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 69% - 1Morse Young Magnet SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 2.2 mi away2,217th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 1Gov George Clinton SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 2.5 mi away2,105th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 3Violet Avenue SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 2.6 mi away1,719th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 47% - 6Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyPoughkeepsie City School District · 2.7 mi away1,153rd of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 60% - –Smith Early Learning CenterPoughkeepsie City School District · 3.1 mi away
- 1G W Krieger SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 3.8 mi away2,186th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 3Arthur S May SchoolArlington Central School District · 4 mi away1,677th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elementary School in?
Highland Elementary School is part of the Highland Central School District district in Highland, New York.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 1,375th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary School?
White 69%, Hispanic 16%, Black 8%, Two or more races 4% (621 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12528 is $431K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.