| 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 | K–12 | 3 |
| Onteora Central School District | Bearsville | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,153 | 5 | K–12 | 16 |
| 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 | K–12 | 8 |
How Ulster County compares
Together they enroll 20,944 students across 42 schools. The largest is Kingston City School District with 6,312 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the New York average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County has 9 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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