For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,058 students in 12561, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 187 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12561, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 12561, NY are New Paltz Senior High School, Lenape Elementary 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 67% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in 12561, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12561, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12561, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12561, NY include New Paltz Senior High School, Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12561, NY?
5 public schools are located in 12561, NY.
What percentage of students in 12561, NY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12561, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12561, NY?
12561, NY public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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