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6 schools in Kingston

New York · Public K-12

Across the city, Kingston hosts 6 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 4,202 New York students (about 700 per campus).

7-year change in Kingston

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,202
-312 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 50%
% Hispanic
32%
was 24%
% Black
9%
was 15%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CHAMBERS SCHOOLElementaryKG-04306
GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLElementaryPK-04492
HARRY L EDSON SCHOOLElementaryKG-04397
J WATSON BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle05-08936
JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOLElementaryKG-04322
KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,749

About Kingston

Across Kingston, New York, 6 public schools teaches about 4,202 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Kingston is around 700 students, 35% meaningfully above the New York average of about 519.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 4,514 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,202 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 24% to 32%.

On allk12, the community for Kingston discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Kingston, New York?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Kingston, with a combined enrollment of about 4,202.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Kingston?
Kingston has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Kingston?
KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Kingston by enrollment, with approximately 1,749 students.
What school districts serve Kingston?
Kingston public schools are operated by KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Kingston cover?
Public schools in Kingston serve students from pre-K through grade 12.