For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,345 students in Watervliet, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Watervliet, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Watervliet, NY are Watervliet Junior-senior High School and Watervliet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watervliet, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Watervliet have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watervliet, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Hillside Dr
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2557 10th Ave
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Watervliet, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
32 Cohoes Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-1512
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-1512
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watervliet, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Watervliet, NY include Watervliet Junior-senior High School and Watervliet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watervliet?
2 public schools are located in Watervliet.
What percentage of students in Watervliet go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Watervliet are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet?
Watervliet public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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