For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Hamilton, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 83 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Hamilton, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, NY are Hamilton Junior-senior High School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, NY include Hamilton Junior-senior High School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What percentage of students in Hamilton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Hamilton are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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