Top Rankings
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,114 students in Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,114 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
282 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, which is ranked #189 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 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
31 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,799 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
90%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
227
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
253
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
26
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,596 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 $26,271 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,596
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,271
$32,183
Best Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
88 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Lakehill Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Stage Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Pashley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Pashley Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District?
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,114 students.
What is the rank of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District?
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is ranked #189 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District?
90% of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District?
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 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 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,271 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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