Top 10 Best Ulster County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 7,958 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY are New Paltz Senior High School, Marlboro Central High School and Saugerties Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Ulster County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Ulster County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marlboro Central High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Cross Rd
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #44.
Kingston High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
Onteora High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Ellenville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Grades: 7-12
| 755 students
Rank: #88.
Rondout Valley High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #99.
Wallkill Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #1010.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6560
Grades: 7-9
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ulster Boces
Special Education School
175 Rte 32 N
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
Grades: K-12
| 296 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ulster County, NY

Ulster County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1372 Old Post Rd
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
18b Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Institution Rd - Bx 3
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
105 E Pearl St
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Family House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
791 Yerry Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Wynkoop Place
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-8660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18e Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Milton Turnpike
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Grades: K-2
| 122 students
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Lucas Ave
Cottekill, NY 12419
(845) 687-7607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Route 208-po Bx G
Wallkill, NY 12589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
97 Cedar St
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
West Park School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2112 Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
(845) 384-6710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Grades: K-5
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY include New Paltz Senior High School, Marlboro Central High School and Saugerties Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ulster County, NY?
12 public high schools are located in Ulster County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County, NY?
Ulster County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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