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.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,015
$31,307
Spending / Student
$36,248
$32,183
Best New Paltz Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
31 Sunset Ridge
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
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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