Total enrollment
3,187
-436 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Carmel
New York · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Carmel runs across 5 schools, enrolling approximately 3,187 students, averaging 637 per campus.
7-year change in Carmel
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
40%
was 25%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 1,299 |
| GEORGE FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 05-08 | 1,138 |
| KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-04 | 384 |
| KENT PRIMARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-04 | 366 |
| PUTNAM COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Carmel
Public education in Carmel, New York runs across 5 schools that serves roughly 3,187 students. By footprint, Carmel sits in the small bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Carmel is around 637 students, 23% noticeably above the New York average of about 519.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,187 students, shrank 12% from the 3,623 reported in SY 2017-18. Carmel now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 25% to 40% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Carmel discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.