For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,839 students in Saratoga County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY are Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Saratoga County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shenendehowa High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saratoga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
88 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,956 students
Rank: #33.
Schuylerville High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Saratoga Springs High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Blue Streak Blvd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #55.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #66.
Corinth High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Oak St
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #88.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #1010.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Grades: 6-12
| 726 students
Rank: #1111.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Saratoga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Saratoga (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd, Ball
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 587-0723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Camp Mc Gregor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Camp Mcgregor (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Donovan House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
30 E High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Kadeross House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
75 Kaydeross Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Mt Mcgregor Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 2071
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
Saratoga County Correctional Facilit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6010 County Farm Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(877) 650-4249
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W Circular St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Saratoga County, NY include Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School, Shenendehowa High School and Schuylerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saratoga County?
11 public high schools are located in Saratoga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saratoga County include: Shenendehowa High School vs. Saratoga Springs High School, Galway Junior/senior High School vs. Ballston Spa Senior High School, Corinth High School vs. Saratoga Springs High School
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