Best Public Schools in Hamilton, NY

Summary:

The city of Hamilton, New York is home to two high-performing schools: Hamilton Junior-Senior High School and Hamilton Elementary School, both part of the Hamilton Central School District. These schools consistently demonstrate strong academic achievement, with the high school standing out as an exceptional institution.

Hamilton Junior-Senior High School has a long history of high performance on state assessments, with many subject areas exceeding the state and district averages. The school boasts an impressive 84.3% graduation rate and a low 4.9% dropout rate, indicating a strong focus on student success. Additionally, the school's Regents exam proficiency rates are commendable, with several subject areas achieving over 90% proficiency.

While Hamilton Elementary School may not reach the same level of academic excellence as the high school, it still demonstrates solid performance on state assessments, with several grade levels exceeding the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math. The school also stands out for its high proficiency in 5th grade Science, with 65.85% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%. Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a focus on personalized attention and support for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Hamilton Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	47 W Kendrick Ave	Hamilton	13346	Madison County	Hamilton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 824-6320	298	28	10.7	29.9%	269 (90.3%)	9 (3.0%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	80	125^th of 1242 public high schools	89.9%		78.1	151^st of 1228 public high schools	87.7%	26	88.5	89.7	88.9	90.9	95.4	97.8	79.2	86.7	95.6	88.4				34.3	71.4	92.0				44.1	77.8	36.4		46.2	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	100.0	100.0	$11,687	$213	$11,475
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	47 W Kendrick Ave	Hamilton	13346	Madison County	Hamilton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 824-6330	264	21	12.4	28.0%	241 (91.3%)	5 (1.9%)	6 (2.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	74.5	547^th of 2445 public elementary schools	77.6%		69.7	688^th of 2439 public elementary schools	71.8%	141											71.1	52.4	68.3				65.9	44.2	70.7				65.9		99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	100.0	100.0	$11,925	$119	$11,806

Cities Near Hamilton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Madison	5.06 mi	1
Morrisville	7.49 mi	2	464^th
Sherburne	9.56 mi	3	565^th
Waterville	9.64 mi	2	418^th
Brookfield	10.94 mi	1

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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.