Top Rankings
New Paltz Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,673 students in New Paltz Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New Paltz Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,673 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Paltz Central School District, which is ranked #403 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
31%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
70%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,763 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,959 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,763
$31,405
Spending / Student
$37,959
$32,283
Best New Paltz Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
31 Sunset Ridge
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
Gr: PK-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Paltz Central School District?
New Paltz Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,673 students.
What is the rank of New Paltz Central School District?
New Paltz Central School District is ranked #403 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Paltz Central School District?
70% of New Paltz Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Paltz Central School District?
New Paltz Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is New Paltz Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,959 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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