For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,007 students in Queensbury, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 118 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Queensbury, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Queensbury, NY are Queensbury Senior High School, Queensbury Middle School and Queensbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Queensbury, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Queensbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Queensbury, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Queensbury Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-4626
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-4626
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
Queensbury Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-3610
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-3610
Grades: 4-8
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Queensbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-1604
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-1604
Grades: K-4
| 880 students
Rank: #44.
William H Barton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-2609
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-2609
Grades: 4-6
| 443 students
Queensbury, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Warrenwashington Co (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
79 Glenwood Ave
Queensbury, NY 12804
Queensbury, NY 12804
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Warren Non-secure Detention Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
46 Guerney Ln
Queensbury, NY 12804
Queensbury, NY 12804
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Queensbury, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Queensbury, NY include Queensbury Senior High School, Queensbury Middle School and Queensbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Queensbury?
4 public schools are located in Queensbury.
What percentage of students in Queensbury go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Queensbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Queensbury?
Queensbury public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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