For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,513 students in Fulton County, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, NY are Mayfield Jr/sr High School, Wheelerville School and Gloversville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 School St
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8200
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wheelerville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2417 State Hwy 10
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-2171
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-2171
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Gloversville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
199 Lincoln St
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5710
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S 3rd St
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Northville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S 3rd St
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge St
Broadalbin, NY 12025
(518) 954-2600
Broadalbin, NY 12025
(518) 954-2600
Gr: 7-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 N Main St
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8251
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8251
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Edinburg Common School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Johnson Rd
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-8412
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-8412
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Warren Street School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Warren St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Gr: 2-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Johnstown High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Sir Bills Circle
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Gr: 8-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Gr: PK-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Kingsborough School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Eleventh Ave
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5730
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5730
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Park Terrace School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Bloomingdale Ave
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5750
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5750
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Gloversville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
234 Lincoln St
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5720
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5720
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Boulevard School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 East Blvd
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5740
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5740
Gr: 3-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton-fulton-montgomery Boces
Special Education School
2755 State Hwy 67
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-4300
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-4300
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Perry St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Gr: 5-7 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, NY include Mayfield Jr/sr High School, Wheelerville School and Gloversville High School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
17 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fulton County include: Warren Street School vs. Pleasant Avenue School, Pleasant Avenue School vs. Warren Street School, Gloversville High School vs. Johnstown High School
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