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
31 SUNSET RIDGE, New Paltz, NY 12561
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,317 of 4,742
In New Paltz
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Duzine School
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About Duzine School
Duzine School is a public elementary school in New Paltz, NY, part of NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Duzine School serves approximately 305 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Duzine School has a current 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.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Duzine School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Duzine School Compares
See how Duzine School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
31 SUNSET RIDGE, New Paltz, NY 12561
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Duzine School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARBLETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 7.6 miles away, in nearby Accord), which scores slightly higher. Another option is HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Highland), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PLATTEKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Wallkill), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New Paltz, see our New Paltz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ULSTER BOCES New Paltz | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL New Paltz | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL WALDORF SCHOOL New Paltz | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| NEW PALTZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL New Paltz | 2.4 mi | 9.0 |
| LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Paltz | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| MONTESSORI OF NEW PALTZ New Paltz | 3.7 mi | — |
| HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Highland | 4.0 mi | 7.8 |
| HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL CENTER Highland | 4.7 mi | — |
| GROWING CIRCLE MONTESSORI Gardiner | 6.6 mi | — |
| HIGH MEADOW SCHOOL Stone Ridge | 7.1 mi | 6.3 |
| HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Highland | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Highland | 6.3 mi | 7.0 |
| MARBLETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Accord | 7.6 mi | 8.4 |
| RONDOUT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Accord | 7.0 mi | 7.7 |
| RONDOUT VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Accord | 7.1 mi | 7.2 |
| RONDOUT VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Accord | 7.1 mi | 6.8 |
| MILLENNIAL KINGDOM FAMILY SCHOOL Hyde Park | 7.1 mi | — |
| THE MOUNT ACADEMY Esopus | 8.1 mi | 7.7 |
| PLATTEKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wallkill | 9.9 mi | 6.8 |
| LITTLE WATER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 8.0 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12561 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,694
Median Home Value
$411,600
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
Population
18,531
College Educated
56.1%
Homeownership
58.8%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
30.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY | 7.4 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bloomfield, NY | 7.4 |
| CHERRY LANE SCHOOL Carle Place, NY | 7.4 |
| ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK - THE ECOLE New York, NY | 7.4 |
| EDWARD J BOSTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bohemia, NY | 7.4 |
| GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL Garden City Park, NY | 7.4 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 27.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (845) 256-4350
Resources & Links
District
NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,806
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $36,633
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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