Best Public Schools in Glens Falls, NY

Summary:

The city of Glens Falls, New York is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with some standouts and others underperforming.

At the top is Kensington Road School, an elementary school that consistently ranks among the top 400 in New York state. It boasts strong test scores, with over 60% of 3rd graders and 74% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In math, 67% of 3rd graders and 80% of 4th graders are proficient or better. In contrast, Big Cross Street School and Abraham Wing School rank in the bottom 20-25% of New York elementary schools, with significantly lower test scores.

At the high school level, Glens Falls Senior High School stands out as a strong performer, with high proficiency rates on Regents exams and a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% - above the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with wide disparities in spending per student, ranging from $7,407 at Kensington Road School to $28,181 at Abraham Wing School. Further analysis is needed to understand the factors contributing to these performance gaps and ensure equitable access to educational resources across the Glens Falls City School District and Glens Falls Common School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Abraham Wing School	Public	K-6	120 Lawrence St	Glens Falls	12801	Warren County	Glens Falls Common School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 792-3231	155	16	9.8	80.6%	121 (78.1%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.9%)	27.6	1820^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.6%		19.5	2048^th of 2439 public elementary schools	16.0%	228												8.3	50.0	30.0	40.0			16.7	35.0	10.0	50.0			30.0		99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$28,181	$3,938	$24,242
Big Cross Street School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 Big Cross St	Glens Falls	12801	Warren County	Glens Falls City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 792-2619	230	23	9.9	68.3%	189 (82.2%)	5 (2.2%)	11 (4.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.1%)	20.9	2036^th of 2445 public elementary schools	16.7%		28.2	1805^th of 2439 public elementary schools	26.0%	231												17.7	24.3					25.0	55.6							100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$10,560	$00	$10,560
Glens Falls Middle School	Public	5-8	20 Quade St	Glens Falls	12801	Warren County	Glens Falls City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 793-3418	588	61	9.6	45.7%	487 (82.8%)	13 (2.2%)	29 (4.9%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.7%)	64.1	475^th of 1504 public middle schools	68.4%		55.5	616^th of 1500 public middle schools	58.9%	141								100.0			100.0			45.3	45.8	52.4	60.8			50.4	48.2	68.6	47.3	43.8	50.0	99.2	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.7	$7,751	$00	$7,751
Glens Falls Senior High School	Public	9-12	10 Quade St	Glens Falls	12801	Warren County	Glens Falls City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 792-6564	601	52	11.6	40.8%	506 (84.2%)	10 (1.7%)	36 (6.0%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.8%)	62.8	478^th of 1242 public high schools	61.5%		66.6	398^th of 1228 public high schools	67.6%	80	30.0	75.0	93.3	91.8	89.9	87.2	87.4	59.1	70.6	69.9	59.8															99.5	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	100.0	99.7	$10,595	$00	$10,595
Jackson Heights School	Public	PK, KG-4	24 Jackson Ave	Glens Falls	12801	Warren County	Glens Falls City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 792-1071	251	26	9.5	64.9%	206 (82.1%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.0%)	33.7	1629^th of 2445 public elementary schools	33.4%		34.3	1608^th of 2439 public elementary schools	34.1%	21												39.5	21.1					51.2	44.7							100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$8,438	$00	$8,438
Kensington Road School	Public	PK, KG-4	43 Kensington Rd	Glens Falls	12801	Warren County	Glens Falls City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 793-5151	280	23	12.1	21.8%	267 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	82.7	367^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.0%		83.6	367^th of 2439 public elementary schools	85.0%													61.8	74.6					66.7	79.7							99.3	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	$7,407	$00	$7,407

Cities Near Glens Falls

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Glens Falls	1.02 mi	5	605^th
Queensbury	2.62 mi	4	214^th
Fort Edward	3.1 mi	3
Hudson Falls	3.14 mi	6	666^th
Lake George	7.62 mi	2	43^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Glens Falls, NY

Kensington Road School

Glens Falls Middle School

Glens Falls Senior High School

Jackson Heights School

Abraham Wing School

Big Cross Street School

Cities Near Glens Falls