Top 10 Best Ulster County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 21,025 students in Ulster County, NY (there are 17 private schools, serving 1,537 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ulster County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY are New Paltz Senior High School, Marlboro Central High School and Saugerties Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Ulster County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marlboro Central High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Cross Rd
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Saugerties Senior High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #44.
Kingston High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
Onteora High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Ellenville Junior/senior High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Grades: 7-12
| 755 students
Rank: #88.
Robert R Graves School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
345 Mountain View Ave
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845) 943-3915
Grades: K-4
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
Rondout Valley High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #1010.
Wallkill Senior High School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #1111.
Ernest C Myer School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 Schoolhouse Ln
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 331-6905
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #1212.
Marbletown Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12 Pinebush Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-0284
Grades: K-3
| 259 students
Rank: #1313.
Lenape Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1414.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #1515.
Ostrander Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
New Paltz Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1717.
Woodstock Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 W Hurley Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Grades: K-3
| 150 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
E R Crosby Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
767 Neighborhood Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 382-2633
Grades: K-4
| 294 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Riccardi Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2020.
Morse School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2121.
Leptondale Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #2222.
Highland Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2323.
Plattekill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #2424.
Chambers School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5995
Grades: K-4
| 358 students
Rank: #2525.
Marlboro Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-1636
Grades: K-5
| 760 students
Rank: #2626.
Phoenicia Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11 School Lane
Phoenicia, NY 12464
(845) 688-5580
Grades: K-3
| 130 students
Rank: #2727.
John G Borden Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #2828.
Kerhonkson Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Academy St
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2451
Grades: PK-3
| 216 students
Rank: #2929.
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Grades: 4-6
| 214 students
Rank: #3030.
Marlboro Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #3131.
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
Math: 16% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 4-6
| 377 students
Rank: #3232.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6390
Grades: 5-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cahill School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rondout Valley Junior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 268 students
Rank: #3535.
Harry L Edson School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6990
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
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Ulster County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1372 Old Post Rd
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
18b Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Institution Rd - Bx 3
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
105 E Pearl St
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Family House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
791 Yerry Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Wynkoop Place
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-8660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18e Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Milton Turnpike
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Grades: K-2
| 122 students
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Lucas Ave
Cottekill, NY 12419
(845) 687-7607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Route 208-po Bx G
Wallkill, NY 12589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
97 Cedar St
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
West Park School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2112 Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
(845) 384-6710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Grades: K-5
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY include New Paltz Senior High School, Marlboro Central High School and Saugerties Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ulster County, NY?
45 public schools are located in Ulster County, NY.
What percentage of students in Ulster County, NY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ulster County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County, NY?
Ulster County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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