For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 318 students in Belfast, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Belfast, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Belfast, NY is Belfast School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belfast, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfast School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 King St
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belfast, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Belfast, NY include Belfast School.
How many public schools are located in Belfast?
1 public schools are located in Belfast.
What percentage of students in Belfast go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Belfast are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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