For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,451 students in Ballston Lake, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Ballston Lake, NY are Chango Elementary School, Francis L Stevens Elementary School and Charlton Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballston Lake, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ballston Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Ballston Lake, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Lakehill Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Stage Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ballston Lake, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Ballston Lake, NY include Chango Elementary School, Francis L Stevens Elementary School and Charlton Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ballston Lake?
3 public schools are located in Ballston Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballston Lake?
Ballston Lake 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).
Which public schools in Ballston Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ballston Lake include: Francis L Stevens Elementary School vs. Charlton Heights Elementary School
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