Highland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highland, New York 12528 · Highland Central School District
#1065 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#18713 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Highland, in the Highland Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 665 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1065th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 665.
There are 3 schools in Highland; Highland Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
348 students · 199 m away
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students · 2.7 km away
S F B Morse Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students · 3.6 km away
Gov George Clinton School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students · 4.0 km away
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students · 4.1 km away
Violet Avenue School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 4.2 km away
Charles B Warring Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
286 students · 4.4 km away
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
328 students · 5.0 km away
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,151 students · 5.2 km away
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
871 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
664 students
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
C V Starr Intermediate School
Brewster · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
664 students
Stony Point Elementary School
Stony Point · Public elementary · Grades K–3
666 students
Liberty Elementary School
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
664 students
Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
667 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1065 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elementary School rank in New York?
Highland Elementary School ranks #1065 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #18713 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School had 665 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.