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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,452 students in Montgomery County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, NY are Fort Plain Junior-senior High School, Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School and Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-4747
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Canajoharie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 School District Rd
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6320
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Grades: 6-8
| 817 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 middle schools in Montgomery County, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
6 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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