For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,005 students in New Paltz, NY.
The top ranked public high school in New Paltz, NY is New Paltz Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Paltz, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in New Paltz have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
New Paltz, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Paltz Senior High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Paltz, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 662 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 high schools in New Paltz, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in New Paltz, NY include New Paltz Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Paltz?
2 public high schools are located in New Paltz.
What is the racial composition of students in New Paltz?
New Paltz public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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