For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,420 students in 12561, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12561, NY are 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 elementary schools in zipcode 12561 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12561, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12561, NY Public Elementary 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 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 elementary schools in 12561, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12561, NY include Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12561?
4 public elementary schools are located in 12561.
What is the racial composition of students in 12561?
12561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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