Walden Elementary School
Walden, NY · Valley Central School District (Montgomery) · Grades K-5
1,550th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
Walden Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walden Elementary School 1,550th 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 33% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — improving.
Walden Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Walden Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 48.1% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.2% | 33.5% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 9.2% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 11.5% | 6.8% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Walden Elementary School
Typical home value $421K in zip 12586 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walden Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Berea Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 2.3 mi away1,221st of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 60% - 5Ostrander Elementary SchoolWallkill Central School District · 3.4 mi away1,270th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 7Montgomery Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 3.8 mi away833rd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 67% - 6East Coldenham Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 4.2 mi away966th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 5Leptondale Elementary SchoolWallkill Central School District · 5.7 mi away1,314th of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 54% - 4Meadow Hill SchoolNewburgh City School District · 6 mi away1,513th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 49% - 5E J Russell Elementary SchoolPine Bush Central School District · 6.5 mi away1,351st of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 6Little Britain Elementary SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 6.7 mi away1,062nd of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walden Elementary School in?
Walden Elementary School is part of the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district in Walden, New York.
Is Walden Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walden Elementary School 1,550th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Walden Elementary School?
White 48%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 9%, Black 7% (424 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walden Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12586 is $421K 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.