For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,091 students in Fulton County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, NY are Wheelerville School, Northville Elementary School and Northville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheelerville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2417 State Hwy 10
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-2171
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-2171
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S 3rd St
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Northville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S 3rd St
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 N Main St
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8251
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8251
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Edinburg Common School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Johnson Rd
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-8412
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-8412
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Warren Street School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Warren St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Gr: 2-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Gr: PK-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Kingsborough School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Eleventh Ave
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5730
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5730
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Park Terrace School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Bloomingdale Ave
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5750
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5750
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Gloversville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
234 Lincoln St
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5720
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5720
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Boulevard School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 East Blvd
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5740
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5740
Gr: 3-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton-fulton-montgomery Boces
Special Education School
2755 State Hwy 67
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-4300
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-4300
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Perry St
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Gr: 5-7 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, NY include Wheelerville School, Northville Elementary School and Northville High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton County include: Kingsborough School vs. Mayfield Elementary School, Pleasant Avenue School vs. Warren Street School, Mayfield Elementary School vs. Kingsborough School
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