For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,056 students in Queensbury, NY (there are , serving 92 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Queensbury, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Queensbury, NY are Queensbury Senior High School, Queensbury Middle School and William H Barton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Queensbury, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Queensbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Queensbury, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Queensbury Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-4626
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-4626
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Queensbury Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-3610
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-3610
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
William H Barton Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-2609
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-2609
Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Queensbury Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 Aviation Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-1604
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 824-1604
Gr: PK-4 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Queensbury, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Queensbury, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Queensbury, NY include Queensbury Senior High School, Queensbury Middle School and William H Barton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Queensbury?
4 public schools are located in Queensbury.
What percentage of students in Queensbury go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Queensbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Queensbury?
Queensbury public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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