For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,572 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 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Glens Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Glens Falls, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Harrison Ave
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Moreau Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Bluebird Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Tanglewood Dr
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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