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Best Ulster County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,260 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ulster County, NY are Marlboro Middle School, John G Borden Middle School and Onteora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ulster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
John G Borden Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Gr: 7-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Rondout Valley Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Kyersike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Gr: 7-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #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 middle schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ulster County, NY include Marlboro Middle School, John G Borden Middle School and Onteora Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ulster County?
12 public middle schools are located in Ulster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County?
Ulster County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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