For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,082 students in Queensbury, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Queensbury, NY are Queensbury Middle School, Queensbury Elementary School and William H Barton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Queensbury, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Queensbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Queensbury, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Queensbury Middle 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: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Queensbury Elementary 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: PK-4
| 958 students
Rank: #33.
William H Barton Intermediate 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: 4-5
| 444 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 elementary schools in Queensbury, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Queensbury, NY include Queensbury Middle School, Queensbury Elementary School and William H Barton Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Queensbury?
3 public elementary schools are located in Queensbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Queensbury?
Queensbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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