New Paltz Central School District

196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561-1200
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

New Paltz Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,752 students in New Paltz Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New Paltz Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,752 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

New Paltz Central School District, which is ranked #425 of all 1,015 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 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#377 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of New Paltz Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Paltz Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Paltz Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Paltz Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of New Paltz Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
269 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
30%
# Black Students
63 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,252 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
72%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
17
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
93
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
8
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,015 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,248 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of New Paltz Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of New Paltz Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$37,015
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in New Paltz Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$36,248
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in New Paltz Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best New Paltz Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Duzine School
31 Sunset Ridge
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
Grades: PK-2
| 305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Paltz Central School District?
New Paltz Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,752 students.
What is the rank of New Paltz Central School District?
New Paltz Central School District is ranked #425 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Paltz Central School District?
72% of New Paltz Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Paltz Central School District?
New Paltz Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is New Paltz Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,248 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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