For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,490 students in Montgomery County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY are Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Amsterdam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Montgomery County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3182
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-3182
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Canajoharie Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 Scholastic Way
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6330
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Amsterdam High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 West St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Center St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
61 Monroe St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-7023
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-7023
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Montgomery County Treasurer Sheriffs Of (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 Clark Dr
Fultonville, NY 12072
Fultonville, NY 12072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3 Otsego St
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-4545
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-4545
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NY include Fonda-fultonville Senior High School, Canajoharie Senior High School and Amsterdam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Canajoharie Senior High School vs. Fort Plain Junior-senior High School, Fort Plain Junior-senior High School vs. Canajoharie Senior High School, Fonda-fultonville Senior High School vs. Amsterdam High School
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