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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,987 students in Washington County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 31 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, NY are Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School and Argyle Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenwich Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hartford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Argyle Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Fort Ann Middle/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Fort Ann Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Hudson Falls High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 E Labarge St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Granville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Fort Edward School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Gr: PK-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Putnam Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 County Rt 2
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(518) 547-8266
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1616.
Hudson Falls Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Maple St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: 4-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Whitehall Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
87 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-1770
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Floyd Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Hudson Falls Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Notre Dame St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Hudson Falls Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Vaughn Rd
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: K-3 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Granville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Gr: 3-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2222.
Mary J Tanner Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9523 State Route 22
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-0330
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center
2 Clark St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: PK-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex Boces
Special Education School
10 Lacross St-ste 6
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 581-3310
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, NY include Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School and Argyle Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
25 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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