For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,433 students in 12561, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12561, NY are Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12561 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12561, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12561, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
31 Sunset Ridge
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
Grades: PK-2
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ulster Boces
Special Education School
175 Rte 32 N
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12561, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12561, NY include Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12561?
4 public elementary schools are located in 12561.
What is the racial composition of students in 12561?
12561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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