Best Waterford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 718 students in Waterford, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Waterford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Waterford, NY are Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School and Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waterford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).