For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 317 students in 12831, NY (there are , serving 42 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 12831, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in 12831, NY is Ballard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 12831 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12831, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12831, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
12831, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Mc Gregor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353
Gr: Inquire with school
Camp Mcgregor (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 Mt. Mc Gregor Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-3960
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12831, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12831, NY include Ballard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12831?
1 public schools are located in 12831.
What percentage of students in 12831 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 12831 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12831?
12831 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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