For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 805 students in Walton, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walton, NY are Walton High School, Walton Middle School and Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Walton, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: 2-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47-49 Stockton Ave
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42-66 North St
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-4116
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Walton, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walton, NY include Walton High School, Walton Middle School and Townsend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Walton.
What is the racial composition of students in Walton?
Walton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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