For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,058 students in New Paltz, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 187 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in New Paltz, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Paltz, 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.
New Paltz, NY public schools 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 New Paltz have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Public Schools in New Paltz, NY (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 New Paltz, NY?
The top ranked public schools in New Paltz, NY include New Paltz Senior High School, Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Paltz, NY?
5 public schools are located in New Paltz, NY.
What percentage of students in New Paltz, NY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in New Paltz, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Paltz, NY?
New Paltz, 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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