Morse School
Saugerties, NY · Saugerties Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Rural, fringe
1,170th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▲ Improving
70 HARRY WELLS RD, Saugerties, NY 12477
(845)247-6960NCES ID 362580003545Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Morse School 1,170th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 305 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 78.4% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 13.4% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $410K in zip 12477 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Morse School
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ELA 64% ▲9 · Math 55% =Compare - #1479E R Crosby Elementary SchoolKingston City School District · 8.7 mi away1,479th of 2,326
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ELA 60% ▲5 · Math 57% ▲2Compare - #1856Catskill Elementary SchoolCatskill Central School District · 9.9 mi away1,856th of 2,326
ELA 36% ▼19 · Math 43% ▼12Compare
What school district is Morse School in?
Morse School is part of the Saugerties Central School District district in Saugerties, New York.
Is Morse School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Morse School 1,170th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Morse School?
White 78%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 1% (305 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Morse School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12477 is $410K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.