| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pleasant Central School District | Lake Pleasant | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 74 | 1 | PK–8 | 2 |
| Wells Central School District | Wells | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 135 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Long Lake Central School District | Long Lake | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 59 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Poland Central School District | Hoffmeister | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 530 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Indian Lake Central School District | Blue Mountain Lake | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 128 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Inlet Common School District | Inlet | Not rated | — | — | — | 1 |
| Piseco Common School District | Piseco | Not rated | — | — | — | 1 |
| Raquette Lake Union Free School District | Raquette Lake | Not rated | — | — | — | 1 |
How Hamilton County compares
Together they enroll 926 students across 6 schools. The largest is Poland Central School District with 530 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10. 3 of the 8 districts have no state assessment data and are shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Hamilton County, New York
Hamilton County has 8 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hamilton County is Lake Pleasant Central School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hamilton County, NY?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Hamilton County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hamilton County, NY?
Of the districts serving Hamilton County, Lake Pleasant Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.