VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)

District Overview
Situated at 944 State Route 17K in Montgomery, New York, the Valley Central School District serves as an active, comprehensive public school system nestled within a fringe town setting in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metropolitan region. As an open, traditional district operating six physical campuses, Valley Central provides a fully integrated learning framework for local families, spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade along with dedicated ungraded academic offerings. Its convenient location in Orange County allows the district to blend small-town community values with access to regional educational resources, offering a stable and welcoming home for student growth.

Serving a dynamic student body of nearly 4,300 learners, the district prioritizes individual achievement through a well-resourced staffing model that includes over 1,600 full-time equivalent personnel. Classroom instruction is led by more than 720 full-time educators, supported directly by over 200 instructional aides who assist with tailored learning and classroom needs. Additionally, a robust network of nearly 680 support staff members handles administrative, operational, and student-service functions across all six facilities. This significant investment in faculty and support personnel ensures that students across every grade level benefit from low student-to-staff ratios, dedicated guidance, and a safe, well-maintained academic environment.
6
Total Schools
4,286
Total Students
720.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Demographic Student Count
White2,166
Hispanic1,445
Black357
Asian69
Two or More239
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,166 (50.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1,445 (33.7%)
  • Black
    357 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    239 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    69 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:4,286*
Teachers (FTE):720.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0