For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 5,193 students in Washington County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, NY are Hartford Middle/high School, Fort Ann Middle/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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Washington County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fort Ann Middle/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Fort Ann Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Fort Edward School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Gr: PK-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Putnam Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 County Rt 2
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(518) 547-8266
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(518) 547-8266
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Falls Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Maple St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: 4-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Floyd Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Hudson Falls Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Notre Dame St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Hudson Falls Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Vaughn Rd
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: K-3 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Granville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Gr: 3-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Mary J Tanner Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9523 State Route 22
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-0330
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-0330
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Clark St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: PK-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex Boces
Special Education School
10 Lacross St-ste 6
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 581-3310
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 581-3310
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Great Meadow Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Homer Ave Box 51
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-5516
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-5516
Gr: Inquire with school | 108 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Washington Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 180
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-4486
Comstock, NY 12821
(518) 639-4486
Gr: Inquire with school | 407 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Washington County Correctional Facility (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
399 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2475
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2475
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, NY include Hartford Middle/high School, Fort Ann Middle/high School and Fort Ann Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washington County include: Argyle Elementary School vs. Greenwich Elementary School, Hudson Falls Primary School vs. Salem Elementary School, Hudson Falls Primary School vs. Greenwich Elementary School
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