Top 10 Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,082 students in Montgomery County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 216 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, NY are Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Amsterdam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3182
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Canajoharie Senior High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 Scholastic Way
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Amsterdam High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #44.
Fonda-fultonville K-4 School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 West St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Broadalbin-perth Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Harry Hoag School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 High St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
William H Barkley Microsociety
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Destefano St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #99.
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
Math: 32% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-4747
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6486 State Hwy 29
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2014
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #1111.
East Hill School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 School District Rd
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6310
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1212.
Canajoharie Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 School District Rd
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6320
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1313.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Center St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Brice St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1515.
William B Tecler Arts In Education
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Northern Blvd
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1616.
Raphael J Mcnulty For Intern Studies & Literacy
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1717.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Math: 9% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montgomery County, NY

Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
61 Monroe St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-7023
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
200 Clark Dr
Fultonville, NY 12072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3 Otsego St
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-4545
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, NY include Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Amsterdam High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County, NY?
17 public schools are located in Montgomery County, NY.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County, NY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, NY?
Montgomery County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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