For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 8,900 students in Saratoga County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saratoga County, NY are Gowana Middle School, Acadia Middle School and Koda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Saratoga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saratoga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-4551
Gr: 6-8 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Stillwater Middle School High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1068 Hudson Ave
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Stillwater, NY 12170
(518) 373-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Lakehill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-9141
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Schuylerville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Spring St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Ballston Spa Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Gr: 6-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Corinth Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Oak St
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-9005
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saratoga County, NY include Gowana Middle School, Acadia Middle School and Koda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saratoga County?
14 public middle schools are located in Saratoga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saratoga County include: Koda Middle School vs. Acadia Middle School, Acadia Middle School vs. Koda Middle School, Schuylerville Middle School vs. Maple Avenue Middle School
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