Best Public Schools in Rhinebeck, NY

Summary:

The Rhinebeck Central School District in Rhinebeck, New York, is home to three exceptional schools: Chancellor Livingston Elementary School, Rhinebeck Senior High School, and Bulkeley Middle School. These schools consistently demonstrate strong academic performance, with Bulkeley Middle School and Rhinebeck Senior High School ranking among the top schools in the state.

Bulkeley Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking 88th out of 1,504 New York middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 75-84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across grades 6-8. Additionally, Bulkeley Middle School achieves 100% proficiency rates on Regents exams for Living Environment and Algebra I, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2.

Rhinebeck Senior High School also demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, ranking 153rd out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's Regents exam proficiency rates are remarkably high, ranging from 84% to 97% across various subject areas. Rhinebeck Senior High School also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a low dropout rate of 4.9%. While Chancellor Livingston Elementary School has slightly lower proficiency rates compared to the middle and high schools, its performance is still well above the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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 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 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
Bulkeley Middle School	Public	6-8	45 N Park Rd	Rhinebeck	12572	Dutchess County	Rhinebeck Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 871-5500	232	25	9.2	20.3%	181 (78.0%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (9.5%)	9 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)	93.7	88^th of 1504 public middle schools	94.1%		84.8	184^th of 1500 public middle schools	87.7%	96							100.0		100.0				78.1	84.5	78.0				78.1	80.4	75.0		75.9	95.0	96.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	96.3	95.9	96.7	$24,468	$919	$23,549
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Knollwood Rd	Rhinebeck	12572	Dutchess County	Rhinebeck Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 871-5570	383	36	10.7	14.4%	285 (74.4%)	3 (0.8%)	40 (10.4%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.5%)	75.3	529^th of 2445 public elementary schools	78.4%		77.3	508^th of 2439 public elementary schools	79.2%	21										78.2	59.7	44.6				65.5	72.7	61.4				55.4		94.7	95.8	98.9	98.9	98.9	96.8	96.3	96.3	$19,139	$1,032	$18,108
Rhinebeck Senior High School	Public	9-12	45 N Park Rd	Rhinebeck	12572	Dutchess County	Rhinebeck Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 871-5500	322	31	10.4	18.0%	264 (82.0%)	4 (1.2%)	31 (9.6%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	78.8	153^rd of 1242 public high schools	87.7%		81.4	90^th of 1228 public high schools	92.7%	63	84.9	83.3	93.8	87.5	89.9	94.5	97.0	83.8	85.7															98.5	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.7	98.8	99.7	$22,411	$347	$22,063

Cities Near Rhinebeck

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kingston	4.37 mi	6	723^rd
Port Ewen	5.02 mi	1	312^th
Red Hook	5.02 mi	4	186^th
Lake Katrine	6.64 mi	2	635^th
Hyde Park	6.91 mi	5	628^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.