Top 10 Best Saratoga County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,910 students in Saratoga County, NY.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Saratoga County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shenendehowa High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
88 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #22.
Shenendehowa High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 3,036 students
Rank: #33.
Schuylerville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Saratoga Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Blue Streak Blvd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 1,947 students
Rank: #55.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #66.
Corinth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
105 Oak St
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #88.
Stillwater Middle School High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 525 students
Rank: #99.
Galway Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Grades: 6-12
| 746 students
Rank: #1111.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 7-12
| 336 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saratoga County, NY

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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Donovan House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30 E High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
75 Kaydeross Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Box 2071
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W Circular St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY include Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saratoga County?
11 public high schools are located in Saratoga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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