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Top 5 Best Kingston Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,557 students in Kingston, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kingston, NY are J Watson Bailey Middle School, Harry L Edson School and Chambers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingston, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kingston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kingston, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Grades: 5-8
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Harry L Edson School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3370
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Chambers School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5995
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3518
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Gross St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3100
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kingston, New York

Kingston, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
18b Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
105 E Pearl St
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Wynkoop Place
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-8660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18e Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Grades: K-5
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kingston, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kingston, NY include J Watson Bailey Middle School, Harry L Edson School and Chambers School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kingston?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston?
Kingston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kingston are often viewed compared to one another?

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