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Best Ulster County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 7,458 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY are Saugerties Senior High School, Onteora High School and Kingston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Ulster County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wallkill Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ulster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Onteora High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4166 Rt 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
(845) 657-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Kingston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Rondout Valley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Marlboro Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Cross Rd
Marlboro, NY 12542
(845) 236-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Wallkill Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
New Paltz Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Ellenville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0123
Gr: 7-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 high schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ulster County, NY include Saugerties Senior High School, Onteora High School and Kingston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ulster County?
11 public high schools are located in Ulster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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