For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 317 students in 12831, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 12831, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in 12831, NY is Ballard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 12831 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12831, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12831, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
12831, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Mc Gregor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Camp Mcgregor (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12831, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12831, NY include Ballard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12831?
1 public schools are located in 12831.
What percentage of students in 12831 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 12831 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12831?
12831 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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