For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 20,583 students in Ulster County, NY (there are 17 private schools, serving 1,511 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ulster County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY are Saugerties Senior High School, Onteora High School and Kingston 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 45% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ulster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Onteora High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Kingston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,749 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Rondout Valley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Marlboro Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Cross Rd
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Marbletown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Pinebush Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-0284
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-0284
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Robert R Graves School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Mountain View Ave
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845) 943-3915
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845) 943-3915
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Wallkill Senior High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Marlboro Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5840
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
John G Borden Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Gr: 7-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Onteora Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Cahill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 W Hurley Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2121.
Leptondale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
E R Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
767 Neighborhood Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 943-3912
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 943-3912
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Marlboro Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-1636
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-1636
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Ernest C Myer School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Schoolhouse Ln
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 943-3481
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 943-3481
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
Morse School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2626.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Gr: 6-9 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2727.
Rondout Valley Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Kerhonkson Elementary 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
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Gr: 7-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3131.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Gr: 5-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Harry L Edson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3370
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3370
Gr: K-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 4-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3535.
Ellenville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0131
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0131
Gr: PK-6 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Ulster County, NY include Saugerties Senior High School, Onteora High School and Kingston High School.
How many public schools are located in Ulster County?
43 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 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ulster County include: J Watson Bailey Middle School vs. M Clifford Miller Middle School, Leptondale Elementary School vs. Ostrander Elementary School, Ostrander Elementary School vs. Leptondale Elementary School
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