For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,131 students in 12801, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 185 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12801, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12801, NY are Glens Falls Senior High School, Kensington Road School and Glens Falls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12801 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12801, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12801, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-6564
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-6564
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Kensington Rd
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Glens Falls Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Grades: 5-8
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 Jackson Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Big Cross Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Big Cross St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Grades: PK-4
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Wing School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Lawrence St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-3231
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-3231
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
12801, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 Sanford St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12801, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12801, NY include Glens Falls Senior High School, Kensington Road School and Glens Falls Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12801?
6 public schools are located in 12801.
What percentage of students in 12801 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12801 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12801?
12801 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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