For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 785 students in Watervliet, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Watervliet, NY is Watervliet Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watervliet, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Watervliet have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watervliet, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Junior-senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Hillside Dr
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Watervliet, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Watervliet, NY include Watervliet Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watervliet?
1 public middle schools are located in Watervliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet?
Watervliet public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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