| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Central School District | Hagaman | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 830 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fonda-Fultonville Central School District | Fonda | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,314 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Canajoharie Central School District | Sprakers | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 879 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Broadalbin-Perth Central School District | Fort Johnson | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,724 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Plain Central School District | Fort Plain | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 758 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District | Saint Johnsville | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 776 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Amsterdam City School District | Amsterdam | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 3,766 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 10,047 students across 20 schools. The largest is Amsterdam City School District with 3,766 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, New York
Montgomery County has 7 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montgomery County is Galway Central School District (8/10). 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 Montgomery County, NY?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, NY?
Of the districts serving Montgomery County, Galway Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.