For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,720 students in Delmar, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 237 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Delmar, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Delmar, NY are Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Elsmere Elementary School and Eagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delmar, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Delmar have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delmar, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #22.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #66.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delmar, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Delmar, NY include Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Elsmere Elementary School and Eagle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Delmar?
6 public schools are located in Delmar.
What percentage of students in Delmar go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Delmar are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delmar?
Delmar public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Delmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delmar include: Slingerlands Elementary School vs. Eagle Elementary School, Eagle Elementary School vs. Slingerlands Elementary School, Elsmere Elementary School vs. Hamagrael Elementary School
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