For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,281 students in Fulton, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Fulton, NY are G Ray Bodley High School, Palermo Elementary School and Fulton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fulton, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G Ray Bodley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 William Gillard Dr
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Palermo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Curtis St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Gr: 7-8 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Volney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
J E Lanigan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59 Bakeman Ave
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Fairgrieve School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Academy St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton, NY include G Ray Bodley High School, Palermo Elementary School and Fulton Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton?
7 public schools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fulton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fulton include: Granby Elementary School vs. J E Lanigan School, Granby Elementary School vs. Fairgrieve School
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