For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 320 students in Belfast, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Belfast, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Belfast, NY is Belfast School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belfast, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 King St
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-9940
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-9940
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belfast, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Belfast, NY include Belfast School.
How many public schools are located in Belfast?
1 public schools are located in Belfast.
What percentage of students in Belfast go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Belfast are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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