For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,042 students in 12561, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 186 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12561, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12561, NY are Lenape Elementary School, New Paltz Senior High School and New Paltz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12561 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). Schools in 12561, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12561, NY Public Schools (2026)
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Ulster Boces
Special Education School
175 Rte 32 N
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
Gr: K-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12561, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12561, NY include Lenape Elementary School, New Paltz Senior High School and New Paltz Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12561?
5 public schools are located in 12561.
What percentage of students in 12561 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12561 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12561?
12561 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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