Mahopac Central School District had the highest enrollment among Putnam County school districts, welcoming 3,986 students during the 2024-25 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2024-25 school year, 50.1% were girls, and 49.9% were boys.
Data also showed that the most of students were white, making up 63.5% of the total enrollment in Mahopac Central School District.
Among the six districts in Putnam County, Carmel Central School District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 3,651 students, while Brewster Central School District welcomed 3,038 students and ranked third in the 2024-25 school year.
Mahopac Central School District roughly covers schools within Putnam County and has a main office in Mahopac.
In the previous school year, Mahopac Central School District also had the highest number of students among Putnam County districts.
According to Education Data Initiative, New York leads the nation in public school spending, allocating an average of $33,437 per student and totaling $84.7 billion annually.
| District | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Mahopac Central School District | Mahopac | 3,986 |
| Carmel Central School District | Patterson | 3,651 |
| Brewster Central School District | Brewster | 3,038 |
| Putnam Valley Central School District | Putnam Valley | 1,498 |
| Haldane Central School District | Cold Spring | 774 |
| Garrison Union Free School District | Garrison | 208 |


