For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 657 students in Fort Plain, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Plain, NY are Fort Plain Junior-senior High School and Harry Hoag School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Plain, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fort Plain have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Plain, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 West St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Harry Hoag School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 High St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Plain, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Plain, NY include Fort Plain Junior-senior High School and Harry Hoag School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Plain?
2 public schools are located in Fort Plain.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Plain?
Fort Plain public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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