For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 743 students in Waterford, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Waterford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY are Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School and Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterford, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Waterford, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY include Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School and Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterford, NY?
2 public schools are located in Waterford, NY.
What percentage of students in Waterford, NY go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Waterford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford, NY?
Waterford, NY public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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