Best Schools in Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County, NY has 11 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,355 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Hamilton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, NY
The top high schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poland Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 245 Students
2. Northville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
3. James A Green Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolgeville Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 371 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, NY
The top elementary schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Pleasant School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Pleasant Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
2. Poland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poland Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
3. Northville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
4. Dolgeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dolgeville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamilton County, NY has a total population of 5,107 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton County, NY
How many schools are in Hamilton County, NY?
Hamilton County, NY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,355 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hamilton County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Hamilton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Hamilton County, NY
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hamilton County
4 places in Hamilton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Indian Lake (1)
- Long Lake (1)
- Speculator (1)
- Wells (1)