Top 5 Best Montgomery County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,908 students in Montgomery County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY are Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Amsterdam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Montgomery County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3182
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Canajoharie Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 Scholastic Way
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Amsterdam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 West St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Center St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6486 State Hwy 29
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2014
Grades: PK-10
| 391 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montgomery County, NY

Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
61 Monroe St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-7023
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
200 Clark Dr
Fultonville, NY 12072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3 Otsego St
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-4545
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY include Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Amsterdam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
6 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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