For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,208 students in Catskill, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Catskill, NY are Catskill Senior High School, Catskill Middle School and Catskill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catskill, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Catskill have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Catskill, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catskill Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
341 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-2300
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Catskill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Catskill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Catskill, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Catskill, NY include Catskill Senior High School, Catskill Middle School and Catskill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Catskill?
3 public schools are located in Catskill.
What is the racial composition of students in Catskill?
Catskill public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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