For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,843 students in 12065, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12065, NY are Gowana Middle School, Acadia Middle School and Skano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12065 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12065, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12065, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12065, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12065, NY include Gowana Middle School, Acadia Middle School and Skano Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12065?
10 public elementary schools are located in 12065.
What is the racial composition of students in 12065?
12065 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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