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Kingston City School District

21 Wynkoop Pl
Kingston, NY 12401-3833
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kingston City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,975 students in Kingston City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Kingston City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
5,975 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
584 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kingston City School District, which is ranked #864 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#867 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
52%
36%
49%
74%
78%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
28%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
50%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,035 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,106 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$197 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$210 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,035
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,106
$32,183

Best Kingston City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,815 students
Rank: #22.
Robert R Graves School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 Mountain View Ave
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845) 943-3915
Grades: K-4
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
E R Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
767 Neighborhood Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 943-3912
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest C Myer School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Schoolhouse Ln
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 943-3481
Grades: K-4
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Grades: 5-8
| 943 students
Rank: #66.
Harry L Edson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3370
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
M Clifford Miller Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Fording Pl Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 943-3941
Grades: 5-8
| 792 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Chambers School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5995
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
George Washington School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3518
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Gross St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3100
Grades: K-4
| 375 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kingston City School District?
Kingston City School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,975 students.
What is the rank of Kingston City School District?
Kingston City School District is ranked #864 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston City School District?
50% of Kingston City School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingston City School District?
Kingston City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Kingston City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,106 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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