| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Central School District (Ichabod Crane) | Kinderhook | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,718 | 3 | K–12 | 6 |
| Germantown Central School District | Elizaville | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 498 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Lebanon Central School District | Brainard | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 417 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Pine Plains Central School District | Ancramdale | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 846 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Taconic Hills Central School District | Ghent | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,091 | 2 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Chatham Central School District | Austerlitz | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 882 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Hudson City School District | Stottville | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,605 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 7,057 students across 18 schools. The largest is Kinderhook Central School District (Ichabod Crane) with 1,718 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, New York
Columbia County has 7 public school districts covering 31 zip codes. The top-rated district in Columbia County is Kinderhook Central School District (Ichabod Crane) (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Columbia County, NY?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Columbia County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Columbia County, NY?
Of the districts serving Columbia County, Kinderhook Central School District (Ichabod Crane) has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 66th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.