Best Schools in Rifton, NY
Rifton, NY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,913 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Rifton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rifton, NY
The top high schools in Rifton, 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. Kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1856 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rifton, NY
The top middle schools in Rifton, 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. J Watson Bailey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 968 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rifton, NY
The top elementary schools in Rifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lenape Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 367 Students
2. Robert R Graves School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
3. Duzine School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 317 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rifton, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rifton, NY has a total population of 587 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rifton, 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 Rifton, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rifton, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rifton, 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 Rifton, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rifton, NY
How many schools are in Rifton, NY?
Rifton, NY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,913 students in total.
How do schools in Rifton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Rifton score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Rifton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rifton?
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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