For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 337 students in 12188, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in 12188, NY is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 12188 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 12188, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 12188 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12188, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
12188, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: 5-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 12188, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 12188, NY include Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 12188?
1 public high schools are located in 12188.
What is the racial composition of students in 12188?
12188 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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