For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,029 students in Little Falls, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Little Falls, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Little Falls, NY are Little Falls High School, Benton Hall Academy and Little Falls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Falls, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Little Falls have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Little Falls, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Falls High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Benton Hall Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ward Sq
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Little Falls Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-4300
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Little Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Little Falls, NY include Little Falls High School, Benton Hall Academy and Little Falls Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Little Falls?
3 public schools are located in Little Falls.
What percentage of students in Little Falls go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Little Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Little Falls?
Little Falls public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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