New Paltz Central School District

196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561-1200
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

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 is 1 public high school serving 622 students in New Paltz Central School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in New York.
Public High School in New Paltz Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in New Paltz Central School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Paltz Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,467 Schools
# Students
1,673 Students
951,147 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
85,467 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#375 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
52%

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49%
49%

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91%
78%
(21-22)
93%
87%

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(2022-23)
24.4%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.73

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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%

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% Hispanic
16%
31%

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% Black
4%
17%

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% White
70%
38%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,683 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,544 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$71 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$43,683
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$42,544
$36,024

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Best New Paltz Central School District Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,673 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 93% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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