For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,005 students in New Paltz, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in New Paltz, NY is New Paltz Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Paltz, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in New Paltz have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
New Paltz, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Paltz Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 New Paltz, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 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 high schools in New Paltz, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Paltz, NY include New Paltz Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Paltz?
2 public high schools are located in New Paltz.
What is the racial composition of students in New Paltz?
New Paltz public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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