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Best Saratoga County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 22,014 students in Saratoga County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saratoga County, NY are Chango Elementary School, Gowana Middle School and Acadia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Saratoga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Lake Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
126 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Lakehill Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Gr: 6-8 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Caroline Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Caroline St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Division Street Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Division St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
173 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3180 Rt 9n
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
(518) 893-7402
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 Stage Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Schuylerville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Schuylerville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Glencliff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
961 Riverview Rd
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Stillwater Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2727.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Ballston Spa Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3030.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3131.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3232.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3333.
Geyser Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Geyser Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3434.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Gr: 6-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saratoga County, NY include Chango Elementary School, Gowana Middle School and Acadia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saratoga County?
43 public elementary schools are located in Saratoga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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