For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,591 students in South Glens Falls, NY.
The top ranked public schools in South Glens Falls, NY are South Glens Falls Senior High School, Oliver W Winch Middle School and Harrison Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Glens Falls, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Glens Falls have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Glens Falls, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Harrison Ave
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Moreau Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Bluebird Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Tanglewood Dr
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Glens Falls, NY?
The top ranked public schools in South Glens Falls, NY include South Glens Falls Senior High School, Oliver W Winch Middle School and Harrison Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Glens Falls?
5 public schools are located in South Glens Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in South Glens Falls?
South Glens Falls public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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