For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 380 students in Hamilton County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NY are Lake Pleasant School, Wells School and Indian Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Pleasant School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Elm Lake Rd
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wells School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1571 State Rt 30
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Indian Lake Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6345 Nys Rt 30
Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5024
Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5024
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Long Lake Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 School Ln
Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 624-2147
Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 624-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Rt 28
Inlet, NY 13360
(315) 357-3305
Inlet, NY 13360
(315) 357-3305
Gr: PK-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NY include Lake Pleasant School, Wells School and Indian Lake Central School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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