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New Paltz Central School District


At a glance
211thof 874 New York districts▲ 72
Better than 75% of New York districts
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561-1200
·(845) 256-4020·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 75.9% of districts
4
Schools
1,673
Students
Top rankedNew Paltz Senior High School152nd of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
New Paltz Middle School up 279 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The New Paltz Central School District in New York serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several schools standing out for their exceptional test scores, graduation rates, and resource allocation.

New Paltz Senior High School is a standout, consistently performing well on Regents exams with many subject areas scoring well above the state average. The school boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5%. Additionally, the high school spends a significant amount per student at $35,601. New Paltz Middle School also impresses, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I Regents exams, as well as strong performance on 7th grade math state assessments, outpacing the state average.

While the high school and middle school demonstrate exceptional academic results, the two Lenape Elementary School and Duzine School show more varied performance, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average and others below. The district's high spending per student, ranging from $35,601 to $40,630, and low student-teacher ratios, suggest a significant investment in educational resources that may contribute to the overall strong academic results seen in the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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