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Best Schools in Latham, NY
Latham, NY has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,937 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Latham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Latham, NY
The top high schools in Latham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niskayuna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Shaker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
3. Colonie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
Best Middle Schools in Latham, NY
The top middle schools in Latham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iroquois Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 589 Students
2. Shaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
3. Lisha Kill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Latham, NY
The top elementary schools in Latham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birchwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
2. Saddlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
3. Boght Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
4. Southgate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
5. Forts Ferry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
6. Blue Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
7. Latham Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
8. St Ambrose School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ambrose School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 172 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Latham, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Latham, NY has a total population of 22,468 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Latham, 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 Latham, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Latham, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Latham, 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 Latham, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Latham, NY
How many schools are in Latham, NY?
Latham, NY has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,937 students in total.
How do schools in Latham perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Latham score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Latham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Latham?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Latham
5 of 5 schools in Latham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Latham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (5)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.