For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,762 students in Latham, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 482 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Latham, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Latham, NY are Shaker High School, Forts Ferry School and Latham Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latham, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Latham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Latham, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shaker High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,996 students
Rank: #22.
Forts Ferry School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Latham Ridge School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Shaker Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,420 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Latham, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Latham, NY include Shaker High School, Forts Ferry School and Latham Ridge School.
How many public schools are located in Latham, NY?
5 public schools are located in Latham, NY.
What percentage of students in Latham, NY go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Latham, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Latham, NY?
Latham, NY public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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