For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,393 students in Watervliet, NY (there are , serving 35 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Watervliet, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watervliet, NY are Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watervliet, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Watervliet have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watervliet, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2557 10th Ave
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Junior-senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Hillside Dr
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Watervliet, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watervliet, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Watervliet, NY include Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Watervliet?
2 public schools are located in Watervliet.
What percentage of students in Watervliet go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Watervliet are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet?
Watervliet public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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