| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa Central School District | Clifton Park | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 9,433 | 12 | K–12 | 3 |
| Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District | Ballston Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 3,116 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Saratoga Springs City School District | Greenfield Center | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 6,005 | 8 | K–12 | 3 |
| Galway Central School District | Galway | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 830 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ballston Spa Central School District | Ballston Spa | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 3,920 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Schuylerville Central School District | Schuylerville | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1,377 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Stillwater Central School District | Stillwater | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1,033 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District | Waterford | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 760 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hadley-Luzerne Central School District | Hadley | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 659 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Corinth Central School District | Corinth | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,097 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| South Glens Falls Central School District | South Glens Falls | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 2,845 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mechanicville City School District | Mechanicville | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,367 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Saratoga County compares
Together they enroll 32,442 students across 53 schools. The largest is Shenendehowa Central School District with 9,433 students. Districts here average 6.9/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga County has 12 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Saratoga County is Shenendehowa 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 Saratoga County, NY?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County, NY?
Of the districts serving Saratoga County, Shenendehowa Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd 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.