For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,270 students in 12477, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 12477, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12477, NY are Saugerties Senior High School, Riccardi Elementary School and Cahill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12477 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12477, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12477, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Cahill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Morse School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Grades: 7-8
| 362 students
12477, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
744 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12477, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12477, NY include Saugerties Senior High School, Riccardi Elementary School and Cahill School.
How many public schools are located in 12477?
5 public schools are located in 12477.
What percentage of students in 12477 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 12477 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12477?
12477 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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