For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,458 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY are Saugerties Senior High School, Onteora High School and Kingston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Ulster County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wallkill Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Ulster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Onteora High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Kingston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,815 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Rondout Valley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Marlboro Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Cross Rd
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Wallkill Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Ellenville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Gr: 7-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: K-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Ulster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1372 Old Post Rd
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Eastern Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Institution Rd - Bx 3
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
21 Milton Turnpike
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Gr: K-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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%
11 School Lane
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 688-5580
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 688-5580
Gr: K-3 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Shawangunk Correction Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
97 Cedar St
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
Gr: K-2 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 15%
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY include Saugerties Senior High School, Onteora High School and Kingston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ulster County?
11 public high schools are located in Ulster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ulster County include: Wallkill Senior High School vs. New Paltz Senior High School, Marlboro Central High School vs. Highland High School, Saugerties Senior High School vs. Kingston High School
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