For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,139 students in Carmel, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Carmel, NY is George Fischer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carmel, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Fischer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Carmel, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Putnam County Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Three County Ctr
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carmel, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carmel, NY include George Fischer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carmel?
1 public middle schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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