For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 718 students in Waterford, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Waterford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waterford, NY are Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School and Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High 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 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterford, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterford, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterford, NY include Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School and Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High 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?
81% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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