| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George Central School District | Kattskill Bay | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 640 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Greenwich Central School District | Cossayuna | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 925 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Salem Central School District | Salem | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 565 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Ann Central School District | Comstock | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 476 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Argyle Central School District | Argyle | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 504 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Putnam Central School District | Putnam Station | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 48 | 1 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Cambridge Central School District | Buskirk | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 820 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Hoosick Falls Central School District | Eagle Bridge | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1,057 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hartford Central School District | Hartford | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 390 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| South Glens Falls Central School District | Fort Edward | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 2,845 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Edward Union Free School District | FORT EDWARD | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 401 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Hudson Falls Central School District | Hudson Falls | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 2,211 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Granville Central School District | Granville | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,040 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Whitehall Central School District | Clemons | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 694 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 12,616 students across 35 schools. The largest is South Glens Falls Central School District with 2,845 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, New York
Washington County has 14 public school districts covering 22 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Lake George 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 Washington County, NY?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Washington 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 Washington County, NY?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Lake George Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.