New Paltz Central School District

The New Paltz Central School District in New York is home to four schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

At the high school level, New Paltz Senior High School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 25% of high schools in New York over the past three years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 90% proficiency in Regents exams for English Language Arts, Global History, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 4.9% and a solid 84.3% 4-year graduation rate. At the middle school level, New Paltz Middle School also performs well, with over 50% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math for 7th and 8th-grade students, and 100% proficiency on Regents exams for Living Environment and Algebra I, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.

The elementary schools in the district, Lenape Elementary School and Duzine School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with over 50% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math on state assessments. The district's focus on small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 8.2 to 11.3, and significant per-student spending, between $22,530 and $24,626, suggest a commitment to providing a quality education for its students.