For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,509 students in 12801, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12801, NY are Kensington Road School, Glens Falls Middle School and Jackson Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12801 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12801, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12801, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensington Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Kensington Rd
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Gr: PK-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Glens Falls Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Heights School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 Jackson Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Big Cross Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Big Cross St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Abraham Wing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Lawrence St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-3231
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-3231
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
12801, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Sanford St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12801, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12801, NY include Kensington Road School, Glens Falls Middle School and Jackson Heights School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12801?
5 public elementary schools are located in 12801.
What is the racial composition of students in 12801?
12801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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