For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,098 students in 12561, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12561, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12561, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 12561 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). Schools in 12561, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12561, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Lenape Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Duzine School
Magnet School
31 Sunset Ridge
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ulster Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
175 Rte 32 N
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
Grades: K-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12561, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12561, NY include New Paltz Senior High School, Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12561?
5 public schools are located in 12561.
What percentage of students in 12561 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12561 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12561?
12561 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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