Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12477

The 12477 zip code area in New York is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Saugerties Central School District. The data reveals a mix of school performance, with Saugerties Senior High School standing out as a strong performer, while the elementary and middle schools show more varied results.

Saugerties Senior High School consistently achieves high performance on Regents exams, with many subject areas scoring well above the state average. The school also boasts a strong 84.3% 4-year graduation rate and a low 4.5% dropout rate. In contrast, Cahill School and Saugerties Junior High School show more mixed performance on the New York State Assessments, with some grades and subjects outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind.

One standout among the elementary schools is Morse School, which outperforms the district and state averages on several 3rd-6th grade ELA and math assessments, and particularly excels in 5th grade science. However, all schools in the area have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 42.06% at Saugerties Senior High School to 51.15% at Morse School, suggesting a need for additional support and resources for the economically disadvantaged student population.