For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,895 students in 12020, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 292 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 12020, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12020, NY are Ballston Spa Senior High School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Milton Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12020 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). Schools in 12020, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12020, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,249 students
Rank: #22.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Ballston Spa Middle School
Magnet 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
| 945 students
Rank: #55.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Road Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 497 students
12020, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Saratoga (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd, Ball
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Donovan House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30 E High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Saratoga County Correctional Facilit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12020, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12020, NY include Ballston Spa Senior High School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Milton Terrace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12020?
6 public schools are located in 12020.
What percentage of students in 12020 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 12020 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12020?
12020 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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