For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,270 students in 12477, NY (there are , serving 181 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 12477, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12477, NY are Saugerties Senior High School, Riccardi Elementary School and Cahill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12477 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12477, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12477, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugerties Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Gr: K-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Cahill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Morse School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Saugerties Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Washington Ave Ext
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6561
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
12477, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
744 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12477, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12477, NY include Saugerties Senior High School, Riccardi Elementary School and Cahill School.
How many public schools are located in 12477?
5 public schools are located in 12477.
What percentage of students in 12477 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 12477 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12477?
12477 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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