Best Schools in Saratoga County, NY
Saratoga County, NY has 86 public schools (18 high, 15 middle, 49 elementary) serving 45,374 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Saratoga County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saratoga County, NY
The top high schools in Saratoga County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schuylerville High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylerville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
2. Niskayuna High School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
3. Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
4. Shenendehowa High School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3036 Students
5. Saratoga Springs High School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1947 Students
6. Scotia-glenville Senior High School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students
7. Ballston Spa Senior High School
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Ballston Spa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1249 Students
8. Stillwater Middle School High School
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Stillwater Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 525 Students
9. South Glens Falls Senior High School
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South Glens Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
10. Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
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Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 336 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saratoga County, NY
The top middle schools in Saratoga County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gowana Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
2. Iroquois Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 589 Students
3. Koda Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
4. Acadia Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
5. Ballston Spa Middle School
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Ballston Spa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 945 Students
6. Scotia-glenville Middle School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
7. Maple Avenue Middle School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1392 Students
8. Richard H O'rourke Middle School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
9. Schuylerville Middle School
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Schuylerville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students
10. Corinth Middle School
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Corinth Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saratoga County, NY
The top elementary schools in Saratoga County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tesago Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. Chango Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
3. Skano Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
4. Francis L Stevens Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
5. Karigon Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
6. Charlton Heights Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
7. Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 688 Students
8. Lake Avenue Elementary School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
9. Okte Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 535 Students
10. Glendaal School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saratoga County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saratoga County, NY has a total population of 235,509 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saratoga County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saratoga 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 Saratoga County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saratoga County, NY
How many schools are in Saratoga County, NY?
Saratoga County, NY has 86 public schools: 18 high schools, 15 middle schools and 49 elementary schools, serving 45,374 students in total.
How do schools in Saratoga County perform on state tests?
On average, 86 schools in Saratoga County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Saratoga County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saratoga 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: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saratoga County
14 places in Saratoga County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Clifton Park (11)
- Saratoga Springs (7)
- Ballston Spa (6)
- South Glens Falls (4)
- Ballston Lake (3)
- Corinth (3)
- Schuylerville (3)
- Galway (2)
- Mechanicville (2)
- Stillwater (2)
- Waterford (2)
- Edinburg (1)
- Greenfield Center (1)
- Rexford (1)
School districts (7)
- Shenendehowa Central School District (12 schools)
- Saratoga Springs City Sd (8 schools)
- Ballston Spa Central School District (6 schools)
- South Glens Falls Central School District (6 schools)
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (5 schools)
- Corinth Central School District (3 schools)
- Schuylerville Central School District (3 schools)