Top Rankings
Kingston City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,017 students in Kingston City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Kingston City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
6,017 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
565 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Kingston City School District, which is ranked #808 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#805 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
78%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
161 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,601 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
29%
# Black Students
632 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
3,005 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
604 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
158
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
452
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
452
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
461
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
432
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
462
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
438
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
451
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
487
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
477
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
452
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
429
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
27
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,804 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,861 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$197 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$210 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,804
$31,353
Spending / Student
$34,861
$32,230
Best Kingston City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #22.
Robert R Graves School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Mountain View Ave
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845) 943-3915
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845) 943-3915
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
E R Crosby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
767 Neighborhood Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 382-2633
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 382-2633
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest C Myer School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Schoolhouse Ln
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 331-6905
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 331-6905
Grades: K-4
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6390
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6390
Grades: 5-8
| 968 students
Rank: #66.
Harry L Edson School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6990
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6990
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
M Clifford Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Fording Pl Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 382-2960
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 382-2960
Grades: 5-8
| 822 students
Rank: #88.
Chambers School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5995
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5995
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-1978
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-1978
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
John F Kennedy School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Gross St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-3174
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-3174
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kingston City School District?
Kingston City School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,017 students.
What is the rank of Kingston City School District?
Kingston City School District is ranked #808 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston City School District?
50% of Kingston City School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingston City School District?
Kingston City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Kingston City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,861 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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