For the 2025 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 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Road School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Glens Falls Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Grades: 5-8
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Big Cross Street School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Abraham Wing School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
12801, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 Sanford St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
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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