For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,483 students in Glens Falls, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glens Falls, NY are Kensington Road School, Glens Falls Middle School and Jackson Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glens Falls, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glens Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Glens Falls, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensington Road School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Glens Falls Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Gr: 5-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Heights School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Big Cross Street School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Abraham Wing School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Glens Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Sanford St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glens Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glens Falls, NY include Kensington Road School, Glens Falls Middle School and Jackson Heights School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glens Falls?
5 public elementary schools are located in Glens Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Glens Falls?
Glens Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Glens Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Glens Falls include: Abraham Wing School vs. Big Cross Street School, Big Cross Street School vs. Abraham Wing School
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