Best Schools in Ulster County, NY
Ulster County, NY has a total of 85 schools including 27 high schools, 18 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 38,015 students attend Ulster County, NY schools. On average, schools in Ulster County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ulster County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ulster County, NY
Ulster County, NY has 27 high schools with 14,101 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ulster County score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ulster County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Red Hook Senior High School
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Red Hook Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
2. New Paltz Senior High School
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New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
3. Wallkill Senior High School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
4. Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1136 Students
5. Marlboro Central High School
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Marlboro Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
6. Pine Bush Senior High School
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Pine Bush Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
7. Kingston High School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1856 Students
8. Saugerties Senior High School
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Saugerties Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
9. Onteora High School
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Onteora Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 413 Students
10. Highland High School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ulster County, NY
Ulster County, NY has 18 middle schools with 9,906 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ulster County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ulster County don't meet expectations.
1. Bulkeley Middle School
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Rhinebeck Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
2. Jhs 259 William Mckinley
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1591 Students
3. New Paltz Middle School
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New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
4. Marlboro Middle School
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Marlboro Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
5. Highland Middle School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
6. Rondout Valley Intermediate School
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Rondout Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 386 Students
7. Reginald Bennett Elementary School
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Onteora Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 237 Students
8. Haviland Middle School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
9. John G Borden Middle School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 432 Students
10. Onteora Middle School
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Onteora Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ulster County, NY
Ulster County, NY has 37 elementary schools with 13,683 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ulster County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ulster County don't meet expectations.
1. Robert R Graves School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
2. Livingston Manor Elementary School
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Livingston Manor Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
3. Woodstock Elementary School
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Onteora Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 149 Students
4. Ernest C Myer School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 203 Students
5. Riccardi Elementary School
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Saugerties Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 428 Students
6. E R Crosby Elementary School
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Kingston City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 303 Students
7. Highland Elementary School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
8. Lenape Elementary School
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New Paltz Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 367 Students
9. Ostrander Elementary School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 439 Students
10. Leptondale Elementary School
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Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ulster County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ulster County, NY has a total population of 181,851 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ulster County, 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 Ulster County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ulster County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ulster County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ulster County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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