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School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
New Paltz Central School District is the major district for students living in New Paltz.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for New Paltz and other districts in Ulster County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for New Paltz and other districts in Ulster County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of New Paltz residents, age 25 and older
99
Less than 9th
111
9–12, no diploma
1,141
HS grad / GED
960
Some college
536
Associate’s
2,350
Bachelor’s
2,581
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near New Paltz
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SUNY New Paltz
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Ulster County Community College
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Culinary Institute of America
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Marist University
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Dutchess Community College
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Vassar College
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Mount Saint Mary College
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Bard College
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New York Military Academy
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Orange County Community College
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SUNY Sullivan