Best Ballston Spa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,861 students in Ballston Spa, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 242 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Ballston Spa, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Ballston Spa, NY are Ballston Spa Senior High School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Ballston Spa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballston Spa, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ballston Spa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ballston Spa, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Ballston Spa Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Wood Road Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7290
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ballston Spa, New York

Ballston Spa, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Saratoga (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd, Ball
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Donovan House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30 E High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ballston Spa, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Ballston Spa, NY include Ballston Spa Senior High School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Ballston Spa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ballston Spa?
6 public schools are located in Ballston Spa.
What percentage of students in Ballston Spa go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ballston Spa are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ballston Spa?
Ballston Spa public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ballston Spa are often viewed compared to one another?

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