For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 826 students in Galway, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Galway, NY are Galway Junior/senior High School and Joseph Henry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galway, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Galway have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galway, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Galway, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-5047
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Galway, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Galway, NY include Galway Junior/senior High School and Joseph Henry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Galway?
2 public schools are located in Galway.
What is the racial composition of students in Galway?
Galway public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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