For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 676 students in Berne, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Berne, NY are Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School and Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berne, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Berne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berne, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Berne, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Berne, NY include Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School and Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Berne?
2 public schools are located in Berne.
What is the racial composition of students in Berne?
Berne public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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