For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,373 students in 12866, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 812 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 12866, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12866, NY are Saratoga Springs High School, Lake Avenue Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12866 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12866, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12866, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saratoga Springs High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Blue Streak Blvd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lake Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-3678
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Caroline Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Caroline St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7612
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Division Street Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Division St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4794
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7383
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Geyser Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Geyser Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7699
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12866, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12866, NY include Saratoga Springs High School, Lake Avenue Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12866?
7 public schools are located in 12866.
What percentage of students in 12866 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 12866 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12866?
12866 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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