Top Rankings
Saratoga Springs City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,798 students in Saratoga Springs City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Saratoga Springs City School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
5,798 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
479 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Saratoga Springs City School District, which is ranked #144 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
105 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
318 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
110 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
4,928 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
351
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
401
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
454
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
409
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
456
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
458
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
478
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
504
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
424
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
457
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
46
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,204 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,637
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,204
$32,183
Best Saratoga Springs City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saratoga Springs City School District?
Saratoga Springs City School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,798 students.
What is the rank of Saratoga Springs City School District?
Saratoga Springs City School District is ranked #144 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga Springs City School District?
85% of Saratoga Springs City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saratoga Springs City School District?
Saratoga Springs City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Saratoga Springs City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,204 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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