For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,839 students in Saratoga County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY are Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Saratoga County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saratoga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
88 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Schuylerville High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Saratoga Springs High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Blue Streak Blvd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Corinth High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Oak St
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
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%
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 high schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY include Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saratoga County?
11 public high schools are located in Saratoga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saratoga County include: Shenendehowa High School vs. Saratoga Springs High School, Galway Junior/senior High School vs. Ballston Spa Senior High School, Corinth High School vs. Saratoga Springs High School
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