For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in 12526, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 12526, NY are Germantown Junior-senior High School and Germantown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12526 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12526, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12526, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Germantown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12526, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12526, NY include Germantown Junior-senior High School and Germantown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12526?
2 public schools are located in 12526.
What is the racial composition of students in 12526?
12526 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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