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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12568

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School

426

Students

Top rankedPlattekill Elementary School677^th of 2,445 New York elementary schools

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Summary:

The 12568 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Plattekill Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Wallkill Central School District. With a total enrollment of 427 students, Plattekill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 28% of elementary schools statewide.

Plattekill Elementary's strong performance is evident across key metrics. The school maintains a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing institution. Its 2024-2025 proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math surpassed both the district and state averages, with 66.67% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 56.69% for the district and 54.15% for the state. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $32,006 is significantly higher than the state average, suggesting a robust investment in resources and student support.

Despite serving a population with 44.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Plattekill Elementary has consistently delivered exceptional academic outcomes. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 allows for more individualized attention, which may contribute to its strong performance. Overall, Plattekill Elementary stands out as a valuable educational resource for the 12568 zip code, providing a high-quality learning environment and exceptional academic results for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plattekill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1270 Rt 32	Plattekill	12568	Ulster County	Wallkill Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 895-7250	426	37	11.3	38.7%	203 (47.7%)	37 (8.7%)	170 (39.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	70.6	677^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.3%		61.6	864^th of 2445 public elementary schools	64.7%	187	66.7	64.9	62.5	79.3	71.7	75.6	62.2	63.0	47.7	95.3	97.6	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.6	98.3	96.7	$33,327	$3,040	$30,287

Cities Near Zip Code 12568

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Plattekill	0.68 mi	1	195^th
Wallkill	2.3 mi	4	376^th
Marlboro	3.93 mi	3	269^th
Newburgh	4.36 mi	9	694^th
Wappingers Falls	6.51 mi	7	343^rd

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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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