Berea Elementary School
Montgomery, NY · Valley Central School District (Montgomery)
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
1,221st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
946 STATE RT 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549
(845)457-2400NCES ID 361968001798Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Berea Elementary School 1,221st 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 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 500 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 45.6% | ▼ 22.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 37.0% | ▲ 17.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 11.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 5.8% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $501K in zip 12549 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Berea Elementary School
- #1550Walden Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 2.3 mi away1,550th of 2,326
ELA 41% ▼7 · Math 52% ▼8Compare - #833Montgomery Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 2.8 mi away833rd of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲14 · Math 67% ▲7Compare - #966East Coldenham Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 3.4 mi away966th of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲14 · Math 59% ▼1Compare - #1062Little Britain Elementary SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 5.1 mi away1,062nd of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲6 · Math 62% ▲2Compare - #1513Meadow Hill SchoolNewburgh City School District · 5.4 mi away1,513th of 2,326
ELA 45% ▼3 · Math 49% ▼11Compare - #1270Ostrander Elementary SchoolWallkill Central School District · 5.6 mi away1,270th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲6 · Math 52% ▼8Compare - #1178Taft Elementary SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 6.4 mi away1,178th of 2,326
ELA 55% ▲7 · Math 55% ▼5Compare - #1777Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary SchoolNewburgh City School District · 6.6 mi away1,777th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼8 · Math 42% ▼18Compare
What school district is Berea Elementary School in?
Berea Elementary School is part of the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district in Montgomery, New York.
Is Berea Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Berea Elementary School 1,221st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Berea Elementary School?
White 46%, Hispanic 37%, Black 11%, Two or more races 6% (500 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Berea Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12549 is $501K 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.