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Best Fulton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,221 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 53%), 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fulton, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G Ray Bodley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6 William Gillard Dr
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Palermo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Curtis St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5440
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Volney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
J E Lanigan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Bakeman Ave
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Fairgrieve School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
716 Academy St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fulton are often viewed compared to one another?

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