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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ulster County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 12,257 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ulster County, NY are Marbletown Elementary School, Robert R Graves School and Lenape Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ulster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marbletown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Pinebush Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-0284
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Eugene L Brown Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4300
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Marlboro Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1375 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Onteora Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Cahill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
New Paltz Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 W Hurley Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2316
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Leptondale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Marlboro Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Rt 9w
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-1636
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Ernest C Myer School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Schoolhouse Ln
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 943-3481
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Morse School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Gr: 6-9 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Reginald Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2354
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Kerhonkson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Academy St
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2451
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Gr: 5-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Harry L Edson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Merilina Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3370
Gr: K-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 4-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
Ellenville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0131
Gr: PK-6 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Chambers School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-5995
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
George Washington School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3518
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Gross St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3100
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Duzine School
31 Sunset Ridge
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4350
Gr: PK-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Ulster Boces
Special Education School
175 Rte 32 N
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-3040
Gr: K-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ulster County, NY include Marbletown Elementary School, Robert R Graves School and Lenape Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ulster County?
29 public elementary schools are located in Ulster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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