For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 31,204 students in Saratoga County, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,630 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Saratoga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Saratoga County, NY are Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Saratoga County (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.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,956 students
Rank: #33.
Schuylerville High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Saratoga Springs High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Blue Streak Blvd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #55.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #66.
Corinth High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Oak St
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #88.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #1111.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1313.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1414.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Caroline Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Caroline St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1818.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Division Street Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Division St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Schuylerville Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #2121.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3180 Rt 9n
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
(518) 893-7402
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
(518) 893-7402
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2222.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Grades: 6-8
| 1,406 students
Rank: #2323.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #2424.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #2525.
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2929.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #3030.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #3131.
Glencliff School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Riverview Rd
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #3232.
Schuylerville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #3333.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #3434.
Geyser Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Geyser Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #3535.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Grades: 6-12
| 726 students
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Saratoga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Saratoga (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd, Ball
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Camp Mc Gregor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Camp Mcgregor (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Donovan House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30 E High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Kadeross House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
75 Kaydeross Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Mt Mcgregor Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 2071
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
Saratoga County Correctional Facilit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W Circular St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Saratoga County, NY include Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School.
How many public schools are located in Saratoga County?
51 public schools are located in Saratoga County.
What percentage of students in Saratoga County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Saratoga County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saratoga County include: Orenda Elementary School vs. Arongen Elementary School, Tesago Elementary School vs. Skano Elementary School, Koda Middle School vs. Acadia Middle School
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