Berea Elementary School

Berea Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
946 State Route 17K,  Montgomery, NY
Valley Central School District
3.7
500 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Solimando
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
8%
State Average
13%
Math
17%
State Average
20%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
236:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Economically disadvantaged
50.7%
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
43.1%
Hispanic
39.8%
Black
11.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Limited English proficient
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/26/2025
I’m a parent of a Berea student and coming from a high performing school in NYC this school at first seemed to be too lax- but now with the changing times and new curriculums I think things are getting better. My child is on her 3rd year here, we came when she was leaving 2nd grade and all her teach...
5.0 parent
1/25/2023
Berea has so many programs and activities for student engagement. The teachers and staff are amazing! Glad we moved here!
5.0 parent
11/12/2019
Excellent School. They should model for other nearby districts
1.0 parent
3/29/2016
I feel the faculty at this school is rude, and no one take responsibility for their action. I had a conversation with the principal of the school and I had to remind him that I was a parent of students that attend his school and I'm an adult and To please don't talk down at me. Also I found him lyin...

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Berea Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Montgomery, NY, in the Montgomery neighborhood, and is served by the Valley Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 500 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Berea Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $505,168. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Central High School, Montgomery Montessori School, Valley Central Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Montgomery has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Berea Elementary School.

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