Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12561


Summary:

The 12561 zip code area is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and improving academic results, with New Paltz Senior High School consistently ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools and New Paltz Middle School showing progress in moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over the past 3 years.

New Paltz Senior High School stands out with its strong test scores, high graduation rate, and relatively low dropout rate, suggesting it is effectively preparing students for college and careers. Meanwhile, Lenape Elementary School also impresses with its high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and math, ranking in the top third of New York elementary schools.

The schools in the 12561 zip code area serve a diverse student population, as evidenced by the range in free and reduced-price lunch percentages across the schools. Additionally, there is variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, which may reflect different resource allocations and priorities within the New Paltz Central School District and the Ulster BOCES district. Overall, the data suggests a school district with a mix of high-performing and improving schools, serving a diverse student population.








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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.





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