For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,416 students in Bath, NY (there are , serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bath, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bath, NY are Haverling Senior High School, Vernon E Wightman Primary School and Dana L Lyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bath have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bath, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haverling Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4107
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Maple Hts
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4123
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4123
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dana L Lyon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ellas Ave
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4110
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-4110
Gr: 4-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Bath, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bath, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Bath, NY include Haverling Senior High School, Vernon E Wightman Primary School and Dana L Lyon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bath?
3 public schools are located in Bath.
What percentage of students in Bath go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bath are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bath?
Bath public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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