For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,399 students in Putnam County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, NY are Haldane High School, Brewster High School and Mahopac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Putnam County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mahopac High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haldane High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Brewster High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Mahopac High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Gr: 7-12 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Carmel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Putnam Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 Peekskill Hollow Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(845) 526-7847
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Mahopac Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330
Gr: 6-10 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, NY include Haldane High School, Brewster High School and Mahopac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
6 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: Mahopac High School vs. Carmel High School, Brewster High School vs. Carmel High School, Carmel High School vs. Mahopac High School
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