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Best Schools in Ballston Lake, NY
Ballston Lake, NY has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,602 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Ballston Lake greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ballston Lake, NY
The top high schools in Ballston Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
2. Shenendehowa High School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3036 Students
3. Ballston Spa Senior High School
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Ballston Spa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1249 Students
4. Galway Junior/senior High School
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Galway Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ballston Lake, NY
The top middle schools in Ballston Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gowana Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
2. Acadia Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
3. Ballston Spa Middle School
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Ballston Spa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 945 Students
4. Richard H O'rourke Middle School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ballston Lake, NY
The top elementary schools in Ballston Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chango Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
2. Francis L Stevens Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
3. Karigon Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
4. Charlton Heights Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
5. Pashley Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
6. Joseph Henry Elementary School
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Galway Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
7. Orenda Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
8. Gordon Creek Elementary School
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Ballston Spa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ballston Lake, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ballston Lake, NY has a total population of 15,940 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ballston Lake, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ballston Lake, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ballston Lake, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ballston Lake, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ballston Lake, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ballston Lake, NY
How many schools are in Ballston Lake, NY?
Ballston Lake, NY has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,602 students in total.
How do schools in Ballston Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Ballston Lake score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Ballston Lake greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ballston Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Ballston Lake
3 of 3 schools in Ballston Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Ballston Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.