For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 826 students in Galway, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galway, NY are Galway Junior/senior High School and Joseph Henry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galway, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Galway have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Galway, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Galway, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Galway, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galway, NY include Galway Junior/senior High School and Joseph Henry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Galway?
2 public elementary schools are located in Galway.
What is the racial composition of students in Galway?
Galway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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