For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 315 students in Hamilton County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NY are Wells School, Indian Lake Central School and Long Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Hamilton County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wells School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 high schools in Hamilton County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NY include Wells School, Indian Lake Central School and Long Lake Central School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
3 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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