For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 562 students in Hamilton, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, NY are Hamilton Junior-senior High School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, NY include Hamilton Junior-senior High School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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