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Best Ballston Spa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,826 students in Ballston Spa, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 219 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ballston Spa, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ballston Spa, NY are Ballston Spa Senior High School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Ballston Spa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballston Spa, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ballston Spa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ballston Spa, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballston Spa Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Malta Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7250
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ballston Spa Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Milton Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7210
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7270
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Wood Road Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Wood Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7290
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ballston Spa, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Ballston Spa, NY include Ballston Spa Senior High School, Malta Avenue Elementary School and Ballston Spa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ballston Spa?
6 public schools are located in Ballston Spa.
What percentage of students in Ballston Spa go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ballston Spa are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ballston Spa?
Ballston Spa public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ballston Spa are often viewed compared to one another?

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