Best High Schools in Waterford, NY

Waterford, NY has 5 high schools with 4,961 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waterford score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 80% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterford meet expectations.

1. Shenendehowa High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

94%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3036 Students

2. Lansingburgh Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students

3. Cohoes High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 554 Students

4. Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 336 Students

5. Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hoosic Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 397 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterford, NY

Waterford, NY has 3 middle schools with 1,663 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waterford score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterford meet expectations.

1. Koda Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

2. Knickerbacker Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students

3. Cohoes Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, NY

Waterford, NY has 7 elementary schools with 3,199 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waterford score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterford greatly exceed expectations.

1. Shatekon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students

2. Okte Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 535 Students

3. Mechanicville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mechanicville City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students

4. Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students

5. Harmony Hill School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

6. St Mary's School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 217 Students

7. Turnpike Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 534 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waterford, NY has a total population of 11,273 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterford, NY

9,823

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterford, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

18.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, NY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterford, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Waterford, NY

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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 75%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations