For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,140 students in 12477, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12477, NY are Riccardi Elementary School, Cahill School and Morse School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12477 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12477, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12477, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Gr: K-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cahill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Morse School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
12477, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
744 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12477, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12477, NY include Riccardi Elementary School, Cahill School and Morse School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12477?
3 public elementary schools are located in 12477.
What is the racial composition of students in 12477?
12477 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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