Best Schools in Washington County, NY
Washington County, NY has 39 public schools (15 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,444 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Washington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, NY
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schuylerville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylerville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
2. Lake George Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake George Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 247 Students
4. Hoosick Falls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoosick Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
5. Fort Ann Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Ann Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 227 Students
6. Stillwater Middle School High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 525 Students
7. Greenwich Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Greenwich Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 429 Students
8. Cambridge Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
9. Hartford Middle/high School
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Projected Test Scores
Hartford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 237 Students
10. Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoosic Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 12 • 397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, NY
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schuylerville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylerville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students
2. Hudson Falls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
3. Hudson Falls Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 316 Students
4. Hoosick Falls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoosick Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 325 Students
5. Granville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, NY
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake George Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake George Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
2. Stillwater Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
3. Fort Ann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Ann Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
4. Floyd Harwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
5. Greenwich Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwich Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 466 Students
6. Schuylerville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylerville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
7. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salem Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
8. Argyle Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Argyle Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
9. Cambridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
10. Hudson Falls Primary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hudson Falls Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, NY has a total population of 61,302 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, NY
How many schools are in Washington County, NY?
Washington County, NY has 39 public schools: 15 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,444 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Washington County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 59%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
11 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Hudson Falls (6)
- Granville (3)
- Argyle (2)
- Cambridge (2)
- Fort Ann (2)
- Greenwich (2)
- Hartford (2)
- Salem (2)
- Whitehall (2)
- Fort Edward (1)
- Putnam Station (1)
School districts (2)
- Hudson Falls Central School District (5 schools)
- Granville Central School District (3 schools)