For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,347 students in Delmar, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delmar, NY are Elsmere Elementary School, Eagle Elementary School and Hamagrael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delmar, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Delmar have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Delmar, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #55.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Delmar, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delmar, NY include Elsmere Elementary School, Eagle Elementary School and Hamagrael Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Delmar?
5 public elementary schools are located in Delmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Delmar?
Delmar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Delmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Delmar include: Slingerlands Elementary School vs. Eagle Elementary School, Eagle Elementary School vs. Slingerlands Elementary School, Elsmere Elementary School vs. Hamagrael Elementary School
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