Top 10 Best Saratoga County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 31,668 students in Saratoga County, NY (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,778 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Saratoga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Saratoga County, NY are Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Saratoga Springs High School and South Glens Falls Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Saratoga County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
88 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #22.
Saratoga Springs High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Blue Streak Blvd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 1,919 students
Rank: #33.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 901 students
Rank: #44.
Corinth High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
105 Oak St
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 8-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
126 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Caroline Street Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Caroline St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #88.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #99.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1010.
Schuylerville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1212.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1313.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1414.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3180 Rt 9n
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
(518) 893-7402
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1515.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1616.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Lakehill Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1717.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 Stage Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1818.
Division Street Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Division St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1919.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2020.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2121.
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #2222.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2323.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #2424.
Geyser Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
61 Geyser Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2525.
Glencliff School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
961 Riverview Rd
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2626.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #2727.
Schuylerville Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2828.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2929.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Grades: 6-12
| 747 students
Rank: #3030.
Stillwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #3131.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 556 students
Rank: #3232.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3333.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #3434.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Grades: 6-8
| 1,399 students
Rank: #3535.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
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Saratoga County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Saratoga (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd, Ball
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Camp Mcgregor (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Donovan House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30 E High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
75 Kaydeross Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Box 2071
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W Circular St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Saratoga County, NY?
How many public schools are located in Saratoga County, NY?
51 public schools are located in Saratoga County, NY.
What percentage of students in Saratoga County, NY go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Saratoga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County, NY?
Saratoga County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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