For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,123 students in Hilton, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 221 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hilton, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hilton, NY are Hilton High School, Northwood Elementary School and Merton Williams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hilton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hilton, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 East Ave
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
433 N Greece Rd
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Merton Williams Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 School Ln
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Quest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West Ave
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ln
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hilton, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hilton, NY include Hilton High School, Northwood Elementary School and Merton Williams Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hilton?
5 public schools are located in Hilton.
What percentage of students in Hilton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hilton are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hilton?
Hilton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hilton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hilton include: Village Elementary School vs. Quest Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School vs. Quest Elementary School, Quest Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School
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