Very Good
#1317 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Based on limited data
Duzine School
Elementary School · New Paltz Central School District · New Paltz, NY
A New Paltz Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
31 SUNSET RIDGE, New Paltz, NY 12561
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Duzine School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,694
Median home value
$411,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Mountain Laurel Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Montessori of New PaltzPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Paltz Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $36,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duzine School is listed in NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duzine School
Duzine School is a public elementary school in New Paltz, NY, part of New Paltz Central School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,317 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duzine School
What grades does Duzine School serve?
Duzine School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Duzine School?
Duzine School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duzine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duzine School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duzine School rank in NY?
Duzine School ranks #1,317 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Duzine School's MySchoolScout rating?
Duzine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Duzine School a charter school?
No, Duzine School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duzine School a Title I school?
No, Duzine School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duzine School?
27.9% of students at Duzine School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (845) 256-4350
- Area population (ZIP 12561)
- 18,531
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12561; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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