For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,669 students in 12027, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 12027, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12027, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 12027 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12027, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12027, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12027, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12027, NY include Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12027?
2 public schools are located in 12027.
What percentage of students in 12027 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 12027 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12027?
12027 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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