Top Rankings
Ballston Spa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,861 students in Ballston Spa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Ballston Spa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,861 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Ballston Spa Central School District, which is ranked #422 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
80 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
286 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
63 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
3,217 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
83%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
255
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
288
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
299
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
312
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
310
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
54
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,375 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,764
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,375
$32,183
Best Ballston Spa Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #22.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Ballston Spa Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #55.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Road Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7290
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7290
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ballston Spa Central School District?
Ballston Spa Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,861 students.
What is the rank of Ballston Spa Central School District?
Ballston Spa Central School District is ranked #422 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ballston Spa Central School District?
83% of Ballston Spa Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ballston Spa Central School District?
Ballston Spa Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Ballston Spa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,375 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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