Walden Elementary School
Walden, NY · Valley Central School District (Montgomery)
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Town, fringe
1,550th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
75 ORCHARD ST, Walden, NY 12586
(845)457-2400NCES ID 361968001804Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 48.1% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 33.5% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 9.2% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 16.1% | 6.8% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.2 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 $421K in zip 12586 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 Walden Elementary School
- #1221Berea Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 2.3 mi away1,221st of 2,326
ELA 48% ▲7 · Math 60% ▲8Compare - #1270Ostrander Elementary SchoolWallkill Central School District · 3.4 mi away1,270th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲13 · Math 52% =Compare - #833Montgomery Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 3.8 mi away833rd of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲21 · Math 67% ▲15Compare - #966East Coldenham Elementary SchoolValley Central School District (Montgomery) · 4.2 mi away966th of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲21 · Math 59% ▲7Compare - #1314Leptondale Elementary SchoolWallkill Central School District · 5.7 mi away1,314th of 2,326
ELA 50% ▲9 · Math 54% ▲2Compare - #1513Meadow Hill SchoolNewburgh City School District · 6 mi away1,513th of 2,326
ELA 45% ▲4 · Math 49% ▼3Compare - #1351E J Russell Elementary SchoolPine Bush Central School District · 6.5 mi away1,351st of 2,326
ELA 52% ▲11 · Math 50% ▼2Compare - #1062Little Britain Elementary SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 6.7 mi away1,062nd of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲13 · Math 62% ▲10Compare
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.