Community Survey

As you may have heard, Woodstock Elementary School — the easternmost elementary school in the Onteora Central School District — is currently slated to close at the end of the 2027–2028 school year.


For many families, this is part of a larger regional pattern: across Onteora, Kingston, and Saugerties, neighborhood elementary options have become fewer and farther apart.


We are a group of local parents and educators exploring the possibility of creating a tuition-free public charter elementary school in Woodstock that integrates strong academics, the arts, nature-based learning, and community partnerships. If approved, the school would be open to students from Onteora Central School District as well as neighboring districts, including Kingston and Saugerties. Our goal is to better understand what families across this affected region value and need in a public elementary school option.


This survey is informational only and does not commit families to enrollment. Your feedback will help us understand community needs and guide our next steps.


One response per household, please.

Residents of any school district — Onteora Central School District or any neighboring district — are welcome to respond.

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School Closure

Tuition-Free Public Charter Schools

A charter school is a tuition-free public school with independent governance, open to all students. Enrollment isn’t limited by neighborhood zones, so students from any New York school district may apply. If there are more applicants than seats, admission is by random lottery, with preference for siblings and students in the district where the school is located.

Learn more about charter schools.

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