For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,799 students in Latham, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Latham, NY are Shaker Middle School, Forts Ferry School and Latham Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latham, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Latham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Latham, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shaker Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,470 students
Rank: #22.
Forts Ferry School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Latham Ridge School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Latham, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Latham, NY include Shaker Middle School, Forts Ferry School and Latham Ridge School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Latham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Latham.
What is the racial composition of students in Latham?
Latham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Latham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Latham include: Latham Ridge School vs. Forts Ferry School, Forts Ferry School vs. Latham Ridge School
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