Top Rankings
Saratoga Springs City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,750 students in Saratoga Springs City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Saratoga Springs City School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
5,750 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
467 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saratoga Springs City School District, which is ranked #153 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
31%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,389 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,826
$31,405
Spending / Student
$22,389
$32,283
Best Saratoga Springs City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
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: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
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: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saratoga Springs City School District?
Saratoga Springs City School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,750 students.
What is the rank of Saratoga Springs City School District?
Saratoga Springs City School District is ranked #153 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga Springs City School District?
85% of Saratoga Springs City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saratoga Springs City School District?
Saratoga Springs City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Saratoga Springs City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,389 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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