For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 380 students in Hamilton County, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, NY are Lake Pleasant School, Wells School and Indian Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Pleasant School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Elm Lake Rd
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Wells School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1571 State Rt 30
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Lake Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6345 Nys Rt 30
Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5024
Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5024
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Long Lake Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 School Ln
Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 624-2147
Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 624-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Rt 28
Inlet, NY 13360
(315) 357-3305
Inlet, NY 13360
(315) 357-3305
Grades: PK-6
| 13 students
1722route 8
Piseco, NY 12139
(518) 548-7555
Piseco, NY 12139
(518) 548-7555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Rt 28
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
(315) 354-4733
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
(315) 354-4733
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, NY include Lake Pleasant School, Wells School and Indian Lake Central School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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