For the 2024-25 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 20,662 students in Ulster County, NY (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,570 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ulster County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY are Kingston High School, Saugerties Senior High School and Onteora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ulster County (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.
Saugerties Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Onteora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Marlboro Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Cross Rd
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Rondout Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Marbletown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Pinebush Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-0284
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-0284
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Wallkill Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Riccardi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1212.
Marlboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1375 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5840
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodstock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8 W Hurley Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Grades: K-3
| 149 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Ostrander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #1616.
Onteora Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Rank: #1717.
Leptondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Plattekill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Grades: 4-6
| 237 students
Rank: #2222.
Cahill School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #2525.
Kerhonkson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Academy St
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2451
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2451
Grades: PK-3
| 209 students
Rank: #2626.
Marlboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-1636
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-1636
Grades: K-5
| 761 students
Rank: #2727.
Phoenicia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 School Lane
Phoenicia, NY 12464
(845) 688-5580
Phoenicia, NY 12464
(845) 688-5580
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
Rank: #2828.
John G Borden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Grades: 7-8
| 432 students
Rank: #2929.
Morse School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Rondout Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 243 students
Rank: #3333.
Ellenville Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Grades: 7-12
| 731 students
Rank: #3434.
Saugerties Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Ulster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1372 Old Post Rd
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Columbus Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18b Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eastern Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Institution Rd - Bx 3
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Family Adult Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 E Pearl St
Kingston, NY 12401
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Family House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
791 Yerry Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Woodstock, NY 12498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Wynkoop Place
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-8660
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-8660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18e Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Highland Regional Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Milton Turnpike
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Grades: K-2
| 122 students
744 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Lucas Ave
Cottekill, NY 12419
(845) 687-7607
Cottekill, NY 12419
(845) 687-7607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Cabrini Home Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
West Park, NY 12493
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Shawangunk Correction Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Wallkill Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Route 208-po Bx G
Wallkill, NY 12589
Wallkill, NY 12589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
97 Cedar St
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
West Park School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2112 Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
(845) 384-6710
West Park, NY 12493
(845) 384-6710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY include Kingston High School, Saugerties Senior High School and Onteora High School.
How many public schools are located in Ulster County?
44 public schools are located in Ulster County.
What percentage of students in Ulster County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ulster County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ulster County include: M Clifford Miller Middle School vs. J Watson Bailey Middle School, J Watson Bailey Middle School vs. M Clifford Miller Middle School, Leptondale Elementary School vs. Ostrander Elementary School
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