For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 12,271 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ulster County, NY are Marbletown Elementary School, Robert R Graves School and Riccardi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ulster County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Ellenville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0131
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0131
Grades: K-6
| 674 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: 4-6
| 386 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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
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
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 elementary schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ulster County, NY include Marbletown Elementary School, Robert R Graves School and Riccardi Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ulster County?
30 public elementary schools are located in Ulster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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