| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Paltz Central School District | Gardiner | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,824 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Marlboro Central School District | Marlboro | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,866 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Wallkill Central School District | Clintondale | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,782 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Onteora Central School District | Bearsville | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,153 | 5 | K–12 | 16 |
| Tri-Valley Central School District | Claryville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 924 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Margaretville Central School District | Highmount | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 334 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Saugerties Central School District | Glasco | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,295 | 5 | K–12 | 5 |
| Highland Central School District | West Park | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,565 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Rondout Valley Central School District | Accord | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,673 | 5 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Kingston City School District | Kingston | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 6,312 | 10 | PK–12 | 11 |
| Ellenville Central School District | Cragsmoor | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1,474 | 2 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Ulster County compares
Together they enroll 22,202 students across 45 schools. The largest is Kingston City School District with 6,312 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County has 11 public school districts covering 55 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ulster County is New Paltz Central School District (8/10). 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 Ulster County, NY?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Ulster 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 Ulster County, NY?
Of the districts serving Ulster County, New Paltz Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th 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.