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Best Montgomery County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,002 students in Montgomery County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, NY are Fort Plain Junior-senior High School, Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School and Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 West St
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 Old Johnstown Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
(518) 853-4747
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Oppenheim-ephratah-st Johnsville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Center St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Canajoharie Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 School District Rd
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Gr: 6-8
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
61 Monroe St
Saint Johnsville, NY 13452
(518) 568-7023
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 Clark Dr
Fultonville, NY 12072
3 Otsego St
Canajoharie, NY 13317
(518) 673-4545
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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