For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 315 students in Hamilton County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NY are Wells School, Indian Lake Central School and Long Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Hamilton County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indian Lake Central School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 high schools in Hamilton County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NY include Wells School, Indian Lake Central School and Long Lake Central School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
3 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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