📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Ulster County, NY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Paltz Central School District | New Paltz | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #2 | Marlboro Central School District | Milton | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #3 | Wallkill Central School District | Wallkill | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #4 | Onteora Central School District | Boiceville | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #5 | Saugerties Central School District | Saugerties | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #6 | Highland Central School District | Highland | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #7 | Rondout Valley Central School District | Accord | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #8 | Kingston City School District | Kingston | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #9 | Ellenville Central School District | Ellenville | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Ulster County, New York (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Ulster County, New York that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NY State tests 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New York, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Ulster County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Ulster County, New York? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Ulster County, New York, the highest-rated is New Paltz Central School District (New Paltz), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 70th percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.