For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,022 students in Fort Covington, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY are Salmon River High School, Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Covington, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fort Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Covington, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon River High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Salmon River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Fort Covington, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
637 Co. Rt. 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 7-12
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY include Salmon River High School, Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Covington?
3 public schools are located in Fort Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Covington?
Fort Covington public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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