Best Schools in 12561, NY
12561, NY has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,649 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 12561 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12561, NY
The top high schools in 12561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Paltz Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
2. Wallkill Senior High School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
3. Highland High School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
4. Kingston High School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1856 Students
5. Rondout Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rondout Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12561, NY
The top middle schools in 12561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Paltz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
2. John G Borden Middle School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 432 Students
3. J Watson Bailey Middle School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 968 Students
4. Highland Middle School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 376 Students
5. Rondout Valley Junior High School
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Rondout Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 243 Students
6. Rondout Valley Intermediate School
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Rondout Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 386 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12561, NY
The top elementary schools in 12561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marbletown Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rondout Valley Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 257 Students
2. Lenape Elementary School
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New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 367 Students
3. Robert R Graves School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
4. Plattekill Elementary School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
5. Ostrander Elementary School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 439 Students
6. Highland Elementary School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
7. Duzine School
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Projected Test Scores
New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 317 Students
8. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students
9. Montessori Of New Paltz
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Montessori Of New Paltz • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 38 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12561, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12561, NY has a total population of 18,522 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12561, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12561, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12561, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12561, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12561, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12561, NY
How many schools are in 12561, NY?
12561, NY has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,649 students in total.
How do schools in 12561 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 12561 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 12561 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12561?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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