For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 732 students in Waterford, NY (there are , serving 230 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Waterford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY are Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School and Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Waterford, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Waterford, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, NY include Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School and Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterford?
2 public schools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of students in Waterford go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford 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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