Best Schools in Montgomery County, NY
Montgomery County, NY has 44 public schools (13 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 18,711 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Montgomery County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, NY
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fonda-fultonville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Scotia-glenville Senior High School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students
3. Cobleskill-richmondville High School
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Cobleskill-richmondville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Schalmont High School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
5. Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School
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Broadalbin-perth Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 796 Students
6. Canajoharie Senior High School
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Canajoharie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
7. Galway Junior/senior High School
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Galway Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
8. Duanesburg High School
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Duanesburg Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
9. Johnstown Junior-senior High School
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Johnstown City School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 675 Students
10. Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
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Fort Plain Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 325 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, NY
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotia-glenville Middle School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
2. Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
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Fonda-fultonville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 363 Students
3. William H Golding Middle School
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Cobleskill-richmondville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 345 Students
4. Canajoharie Middle School
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Canajoharie Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
5. Schalmont Middle School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 561 Students
6. Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
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Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, NY
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph Henry Elementary School
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Galway Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
2. East Hill School
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Canajoharie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
3. Duanesburg Elementary School
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Duanesburg Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 332 Students
4. Fonda-fultonville K-4 School
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Fonda-fultonville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 525 Students
5. Sacandaga School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
6. Harry Hoag School
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Fort Plain Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
7. Broadalbin-perth Elementary School
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Broadalbin-perth Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 897 Students
8. Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication
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Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
9. Warren Street School
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Johnstown City School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 434 Students
10. Schoharie Elementary School
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Schoharie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, NY has a total population of 49,532 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, NY
How many schools are in Montgomery County, NY?
Montgomery County, NY has 44 public schools: 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 18,711 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Montgomery County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Montgomery County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery 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.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 66%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
4 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Amsterdam (4)
- Canajoharie (3)
- Fonda (3)
- Fort Plain (2)
School districts (3)
- Amsterdam City School District (6 schools)
- Canajoharie Central School District (3 schools)
- Fonda-Fultonville Central School District (3 schools)