For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 670 students in Fort Plain, NY (there are , serving 66 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Fort Plain, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
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 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Plain, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Harry Hoag School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 High St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
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 percentage of students in Fort Plain go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Fort Plain are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Plain?
Fort Plain public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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