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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Carmel Central School District is the major district for students living in Patterson.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Carmel and other districts in Putnam County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Carmel and other districts in Putnam County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Patterson residents, age 25 and older
298
Less than 9th
335
9–12, no diploma
2,796
HS grad / GED
1,473
Some college
679
Associate’s
2,015
Bachelor’s
1,057
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Patterson
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New York Military Academy
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Vassar College
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Mount Saint Mary College
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Dutchess Community College
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Marist University
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Culinary Institute of America