For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 22,014 students in Saratoga County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saratoga County, NY are Chango Elementary School, Gowana Middle School and Acadia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saratoga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Lake Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Lakehill Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Gr: 6-8 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Caroline Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Caroline St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Division Street Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Division St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3180 Rt 9n
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
(518) 893-7402
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
(518) 893-7402
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Stage Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Schuylerville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Schuylerville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Glencliff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Riverview Rd
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Stillwater Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2727.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Ballston Spa Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3232.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3333.
Geyser Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Geyser Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3434.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Gr: 6-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Saratoga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Saratoga (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd, Ball
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Camp Mc Gregor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gr: Inquire with school
Camp Mcgregor (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gr: Inquire with school
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Mt Mcgregor Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 2071
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
Saratoga County Correctional Facilit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
W Circular St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: 5-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saratoga County, NY include Chango Elementary School, Gowana Middle School and Acadia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saratoga County?
43 public elementary schools are located in Saratoga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saratoga County include: Tesago Elementary School vs. Skano Elementary School, Orenda Elementary School vs. Arongen Elementary School, Koda Middle School vs. Acadia Middle School
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