For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 761 students in 12561, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12561, NY is New Paltz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 12561 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12561, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12561, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12561, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12561, NY include New Paltz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12561?
2 public middle schools are located in 12561.
What is the racial composition of students in 12561?
12561 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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