Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill, NY · Averill Park Central School District · Grades K-5
1,024th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Poestenkill Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Poestenkill Elementary School 1,024th 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 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Poestenkill Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Poestenkill Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 330 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.0% | 94.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Poestenkill Elementary School
Typical home value $379K in zip 12140 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Poestenkill Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Miller Hill SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 3.8 mi away906th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 66% - 8West Sand Lake Elementary SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 3.9 mi away577th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 76% - 5Tamarac Elementary SchoolBrunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) · 4.2 mi away1,349th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 7Gardner-Dickinson SchoolWynantskill Union Free School District · 4.5 mi away836th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 4PS 14Troy City School District · 5.6 mi away1,452nd of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 50% - 6PS 18Troy City School District · 5.7 mi away996th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 57% - 3Carroll Hill SchoolTroy City School District · 5.8 mi away1,810th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 9Bell Top SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 5.9 mi away403rd of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Poestenkill Elementary School in?
Poestenkill Elementary School is part of the Averill Park Central School District district in Poestenkill, New York.
Is Poestenkill Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Poestenkill Elementary School 1,024th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Poestenkill Elementary School?
White 94%, Hispanic 3%, Two or more races 1% (330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Poestenkill Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12140 is $379K 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.