Best Public Schools in Kingston, NY

Summary:

The city of Kingston, New York is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Kingston City School District. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with some standout schools like Kingston High School and J Watson Bailey Middle School performing relatively well, while others like John F. Kennedy School struggle to meet state averages.

Kingston High School stands out with its higher 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and stronger performance in subjects like Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics compared to the state averages. However, the school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%. In contrast, J Watson Bailey Middle School has the highest test scores among the middle schools, with 100% proficiency in several Regents exams, though its overall state ranking is still in the bottom quarter of New York middle schools.

The elementary schools in Kingston show a wide range of performance, with John F. Kennedy School ranking among the lowest in the state, while Harry L. Edson School and Chambers School perform slightly better, but still below the state averages. Overall, the schools in Kingston face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.34% to 84.7%.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th 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 Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th 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
Harry L Edson School	Public	K-4	116 Merilina Ave	Kingston	12401	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 943-3370	418	40	10.3	54.8%	181 (43.3%)	30 (7.2%)	129 (30.9%)	23 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (12.9%)	21.6	2018^th of 2445 public elementary schools	17.5%		19.6	2044^th of 2439 public elementary schools	16.2%	26												16.4	32.1					27.8	50.9							98.0	98.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.5	98.8	99.5	$18,946	$4,019	$14,928
George Washington School	Public	PK, KG-4	67 Wall St	Kingston	12401	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 943-3518	449	40	11.0	52.3%	179 (39.9%)	47 (10.5%)	164 (36.5%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.6%)	19.6	2074^th of 2445 public elementary schools	15.2%		15.7	2153^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	11.7%	79												32.4	30.4					30.8	30.5							94.8	97.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	96.8	97.4	96.6	$17,596	$3,874	$13,721
J Watson Bailey Middle School	Public	5-8	118 Merilina Ave Ext	Kingston	12401	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 943-3940	968	101	9.5	52.9%	550 (56.8%)	76 (7.9%)	240 (24.8%)	14 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (9.1%)	29	1123^rd of 1504 public middle schools	25.3%		30.4	1087^th of 1500 public middle schools	27.5%	36						100.0		96.3			100.0			38.5	31.3	46.1	41.1			30.5	32.3	49.4	13.3	22.1	17.6	98.6	99.4	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.4	99.5	99.6	$21,859	$1,903	$19,956
John F Kennedy School	Public	K-4	107 Gross St	Kingston	12401	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 943-3100	359	34	10.5	71.9%	117 (32.6%)	76 (21.2%)	86 (24.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (20.9%)	6.1	2407^th of 2445 public elementary schools	1.6%		7.1	2373^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	2.7%	34												11.5	13.2					24.2	15.3							98.3	99.1	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.1	98.9	98.6	$20,138	$5,768	$14,371
Kingston High School	Public	9-12	403 Broadway	Kingston	12401	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 331-1970	1,856	146	12.7	84.7%	947 (51.0%)	220 (11.9%)	505 (27.2%)	44 (2.4%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (7.2%)	52.1	622^nd of 1242 public high schools	49.9%		57.2	562^nd of 1228 public high schools	54.2%	60	47.8	72.3	95.6	78.5	79.0	72.5	69.6	55.1	85.1	77.0	58.8															99.4	99.4	99.7	99.6	99.7	99.7	99.4	99.7	$21,877	$1,468	$20,409
Chambers School	Public	K-4	945 Morton Blvd	Kingston	12401	Ulster County	Kingston City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 336-5995	323	38	8.4	57.3%	120 (37.2%)	25 (7.7%)	131 (40.6%)	21 (6.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.1%)	17.9	2127^th of 2445 public elementary schools	13.0%		15.6	2156^th of 2439 public elementary schools	11.6%	29												27.6	15.5					45.9	16.7							95.1	99.5	100.0	99.7	100.0	99.2	99.2	95.4	$20,020	$4,809	$15,211

Cities Near Kingston

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hurley	2.39 mi	1	526^th
Port Ewen	3.2 mi	1	312^th
Lake Katrine	3.44 mi	2	635^th
Rhinebeck	6.15 mi	3	67^th
Red Hook	8.38 mi	4	186^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Kingston, NY

Kingston High School

J Watson Bailey Middle School

Harry L Edson School

George Washington School

Chambers School

John F Kennedy School

Cities Near Kingston