Best Waterford Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 732 students in Waterford, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 230 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Waterford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY are Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School and Waterford-halfmoon Elementary 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 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).