For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,672 students in Burnt Hills, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Burnt Hills, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Burnt Hills, NY are Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnt Hills, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Burnt Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burnt Hills, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
88 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burnt Hills, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Burnt Hills, NY include Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Burnt Hills?
2 public schools are located in Burnt Hills.
What percentage of students in Burnt Hills go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Burnt Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnt Hills?
Burnt Hills public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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