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Schools in Rhinebeck · Rhinebeck Central School District

Rhinebeck’s public schools outscore 78% of New York districts

62% of students in Rhinebeck’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rhinebeck, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#128of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
62%
▲ 13 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
62%
▲ 16 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$37.9K
▲ 10% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.1
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
924 students on the public path
In brief

Rhinebeck’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 985 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rhinebeck’s, its schools beat 92%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 62% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $37,948 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Bulkeley Middle School, then Rhinebeck Senior High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Rhinebeck’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 78% of New York school districts, #128 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (985)Better than 92%
Towns in Dutchess County (20)Better than 95%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 428 test results and a graduating class of 76 could put Rhinebeck anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 88% of Rhinebeck’s students in the tested grades sat them (443 in math, 412 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rhinebeck, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Chancellor Livingston Elementary SchoolRhinebeck Central School DistrictB+
6–8Bulkeley Middle SchoolRhinebeck Central School DistrictA−
9–12Rhinebeck Senior High SchoolRhinebeck Central School DistrictA−

Rhinebeck’s public schools are run by Rhinebeck Central School District, which also serves Clinton and Rhinebeck. Parts of Rhinebeck (2% of its land) are served by Red Hook Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Rhinebeck Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 924 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 10.1 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$37,948NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading62%
State average 48.9% · 412 students tested
Math62%
State average 46.5% · 443 students tested

Rhinebeck vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Rhinebeck’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RhinebeckA−Rhinebeck Central
ClintonC+Rhinebeck Central PK–12 · Hyde Park Central K–12
EsopusCKingston City PK–12 · New Paltz Central PK–12
KingstonC−Kingston City
Red HookB+Red Hook Central
UlsterC−Kingston City
MilanBRed Hook Central PK–12 · Pine Plains Central PK–12
Hyde ParkCHyde Park Central

Every school in Rhinebeck

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Rhinebeckby address
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B+
392 students11:1Rate it →
Bulkeley Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
211 students8:1Rate it →
Rhinebeck Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
321 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Rhinebeck’s schools

Are Rhinebeck’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rhinebeck children attend outscore 78% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #128 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Rhinebeck in?

Rhinebeck Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 924 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rhinebeck are served by Red Hook Central.

Where do Rhinebeck kids go to high school?

Rhinebeck Senior High School, with 321 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Rhinebeck’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Rhinebeck Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Rhinebeck spend per student?

$37,948 in Rhinebeck Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.