Mamakating, NY is a small rural town located in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. The town has excellent schools that are highly rated and have a strong focus on student success. Local education is provided by the Mamakating Central School District, which serves over 2,000 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides numerous extracurricular activities for students to participate in, such as athletics, drama clubs, and music programs. Despite being a rural area with limited resources and an aging population, the school district has consistently achieved above average ratings on standardized tests and other measures of academic performance. With strong community support for its schools, quality teaching staffs and dedicated parents who advocate for their children’s education, Mamakating is proud to offer its residents a high quality educational experience from pre-K to high school graduation.
Mamakating schools spend $18,042 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 543 students per librarian, and 475 children per counselor.