For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,293 students in Washington County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 31 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NY are Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hudson Falls High School and Fort Ann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwich Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Grades: 7-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Hudson Falls High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 E Labarge St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Ann Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Ann Middle/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Grades: 6-12
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Hartford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
Floyd Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #88.
Salem High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Argyle Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Whitehall Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
Putnam Central School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 County Rt 2
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(518) 547-8266
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(518) 547-8266
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #1313.
Fort Edward School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Rank: #1414.
Granville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Grades: 7-12
| 497 students
Rank: #1515.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #1717.
Hudson Falls Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Vaughn Rd
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1818.
Mary J Tanner Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 22
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #1919.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #2020.
Hudson Falls Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Maple St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Grades: 4-5
| 339 students
Rank: #2121.
Granville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Grades: 4-6
| 222 students
Rank: #2222.
Hudson Falls Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Notre Dame St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Grades: 4-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2323.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-0330
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-0330
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Clark St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Grades: PK-1
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex Boces
Special Education School
10 Lacross St-ste 6
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 746-3310
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 746-3310
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Great Meadow Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Homer Ave Box 51
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-5516
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-5516
Grades: Inquire with school
| 108 students
Washington Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 180
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-4486
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-4486
Grades: Inquire with school
| 407 students
Washington County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
Salem, NY 12865
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washington County Correctional Facility (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
399 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2475
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NY include Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hudson Falls High School and Fort Ann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, NY?
25 public schools are located in Washington County, NY.
What percentage of students in Washington County, NY go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, NY?
Washington County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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