Glens Falls City School District

15 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801-2725
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,972 students in Glens Falls City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Glens Falls City School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,972 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glens Falls City School District, which is ranked #499 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#478 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

85%
78%
82%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
30.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
84%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,192 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$52 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$28,298
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,192
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Glens Falls City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensington Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43 Kensington Rd
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-6564
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Glens Falls Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Gr: 5-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Heights School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Jackson Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Big Cross Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Big Cross St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glens Falls City School District?
Glens Falls City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,972 students.
What is the rank of Glens Falls City School District?
Glens Falls City School District is ranked #499 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Glens Falls City School District?
84% of Glens Falls City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glens Falls City School District?
Glens Falls City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Glens Falls City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,192 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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