For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 924 students in 12572, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 12572, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12572, NY are Rhinebeck Senior High School, Bulkeley Middle School and Chancellor Livingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12572 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12572, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12572, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rhinebeck Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Bulkeley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Knollwood Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12572, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12572, NY include Rhinebeck Senior High School, Bulkeley Middle School and Chancellor Livingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12572?
3 public schools are located in 12572.
What percentage of students in 12572 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 12572 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12572?
12572 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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