For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 761 students in New Paltz, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in New Paltz, NY is New Paltz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Paltz, NY public middle schools 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 New Paltz 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in New Paltz, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 418 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 middle schools in New Paltz, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Paltz, NY include New Paltz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Paltz?
2 public middle schools are located in New Paltz.
What is the racial composition of students in New Paltz?
New Paltz 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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