For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,490 students in Montgomery County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY are Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Fort Plain Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Montgomery County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canajoharie Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3182
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3182
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Canajoharie Senior High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
136 Scholastic Way
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6330
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 West St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Amsterdam High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 Center St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY include Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Fort Plain Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Fonda-fultonville Senior High School vs. Amsterdam High School, Fort Plain Junior-senior High School vs. Canajoharie Senior High School, Amsterdam High School vs. Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
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