Located in this district, NY. Serving grades KG through 12.
Warwick Valley Central School District serves a mid-sized enrollment across four schools spanning kindergarten through twelfth grade in Orange County, New York. The district draws students from several municipalities including Warwick, Chester, Goshen, Greenwood Lake, Monroe, and Pine Island. Housing values in the district's primary communities have appreciated steadily, with weighted median home values in the mid-range compared to state benchmarks. Rental costs, where available, remain relatively moderate. The housing market reflects a stable residential area with properties appreciating at rates consistent with regional trends.
The district's student body is predominantly white, with a growing Hispanic enrollment constituting a meaningful minority. Asian, Black, and multiracial students are present in smaller shares. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner populations were not available, limiting insight into economic disadvantage and language support needs.
In tested subjects and grades, Warwick Valley's results show mixed performance across the elementary and middle school span. In mathematics, proficiency rates vary notably by grade. Fourth-grade students show stronger performance, while fifth-grade students show a marked dip. Middle grades show generally solid results in grades six and seven, with eighth-grade proficiency declining noticeably. English language arts results follow a concerning pattern: students in grades three and four meet proficiency at reasonable rates, but sixth, seventh, and eighth grades all fall below the midpoint, suggesting a performance cliff in the middle grades specifically in ELA. Science proficiency in fifth grade sits below the midpoint, while eighth-grade science is stronger. Participation rates dip substantially in eighth-grade mathematics and ELA, which may reflect curriculum or testing eligibility factors. A parent looking at this district should understand that middle grades ELA is a soft spot worth discussing directly with school administrators.
Compared to other Orange County districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, Warwick Valley ranks in the top quartile, positioning it above most neighboring districts. The district performs above the county median. However, chronic absenteeism rates sit slightly below the county midpoint at roughly a quarter of students, suggesting room for improvement in attendance patterns. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range among county districts, which may reflect either efficient operations or resource constraints depending on perspective.
The district has maintained disciplined property tax management for fourteen consecutive years, never exceeding New York's tax levy cap. Average annual increases have remained modest. This fiscal stability is meaningful for homeowners weighing long-term costs. In December 2024, voters approved a tax-neutral capital project addressing roofing replacement across nearly all buildings, HVAC upgrades, and security hardening at the high school and middle school, including exterior door reinforcement and bullet-resistant glass. A prior tax-neutral project in December 2021 similarly addressed infrastructure across all four schools and established a capital reserve fund. This pattern of voter-approved, tax-neutral facility investment reflects deliberate district strategy to complete needed work without raising taxes—a predictable, sustainable approach to capital maintenance relevant to families considering relocation.
In 2025, the district adopted a device-free school day policy aligned with New York State's Distraction-Free Schools Law, prohibiting student use of internet-enabled devices during all instructional and non-instructional periods, including meals, passing time, and recess. This is a district-wide pedagogical shift affecting the daily student experience.
High school graduation data and detailed program offerings were not available in the provided materials. A parent or family should request that information directly from the district to assess college and career pathways, AP course breadth, and post-secondary outcomes.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
4 schools are officially reported under this district.
| ZIP | City | Value | YoY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10990 | Warwick | $568K | +4.7% | 72.1% |
| 10969 | Pine Island | $481K | +3.8% | 14.4% |
| 10918 | Chester | $523K | +3.7% | 10.2% |
| 10925 | Greenwood Lake | $412K | +3.4% | 1.4% |
| 10924 | Goshen | $564K | +4.2% | 1.2% |
| 10950 | Monroe | $524K | +0.5% | 0.6% |
| ZIP | City | Rent/mo | YoY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10918 | Chester | $2,625 | — | 10.2% |
| 10924 | Goshen | $2,567 | — | 1.2% |
| 10950 | Monroe | $2,920 | +4.1% | 0.6% |
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.