For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,195 students in 12953, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12953, NY are Franklin Academy High School, Malone Middle School and Saint Joseph's Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12953 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12953, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12953, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Huskie Ln
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
Malone Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Francis St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Saint Joseph's Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Elm St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7806
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7806
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Flanders Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
524 E Main St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7803
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7803
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
183 Webster St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7802
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7802
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-essex-hamilton Boces
Special Education School
23 Husky Lane
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
12953, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bare Hill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Cady Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-8411
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-8411
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Franklin Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3 Brewster St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6040
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6040
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Franklin County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
45 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6795
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6795
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upstate Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
309 Bare Hill Rd
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6997
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6997
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12953, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12953, NY include Franklin Academy High School, Malone Middle School and Saint Joseph's Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12953?
6 public schools are located in 12953.
What is the racial composition of students in 12953?
12953 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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