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Best Schools in Queensbury, New York

4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
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Choosing a school in Queensbury?

Use this page to compare every school in Queensbury by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Queensbury Senior High School

8.0/10

High · Queensbury Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Queensbury Elementary School

6.4/10

Elementary · Queensbury Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Queensbury Middle School

6.2/10

Middle · Queensbury Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Queensbury for 2026 are Queensbury Senior High School (8.0/10), Queensbury Elementary School (6.4/10), and Queensbury Middle School (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$284,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Queensbury

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Queensbury Senior High School 8.0 / 10
2 Queensbury Elementary School 6.4 / 10
3 Queensbury Middle School 6.2 / 10
4 William H Barton Intermediate School 5.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

25% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$90,074

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$284,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
39%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
21 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
74%

Of occupied housing units

How Queensbury compares

New York rank

#231 of 475

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above New York avg (6.2)

Median household income

$90k

96% of New York median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Queensbury, New York

Queensbury, New York is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Queensbury show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Queensbury is Queensbury Senior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Queensbury is served by 1 school district: QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 3,083 students.

Queensbury's community shows 39% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $90,074. The poverty rate in the area is 7.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 12804 (4)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 958 students · Pre-K–4th 6.4
2 444 students · 4th–5th 5.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 680 students · 6th–8th 6.2

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 974 students · 9th–12th 8.0

Schools in Queensbury

Queensbury, New York · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$90,074

Median Home Value

$284,400

Median Rent

$1,209/mo

Population

28,175

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Community Profile

Queensbury has a median household income of $90,074. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $284,400, with a median rent of $1,209/month. The local poverty rate of 7.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Queensbury, New York

How many schools are in Queensbury, New York?

Queensbury has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Queensbury, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Queensbury is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Queensbury, New York?

The top-ranked school in Queensbury on MySchoolScout is Queensbury Senior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Queensbury, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Queensbury on MySchoolScout is Queensbury Elementary School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Queensbury, New York?

The top-ranked middle school in Queensbury on MySchoolScout is Queensbury Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best high school in Queensbury, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Queensbury on MySchoolScout is Queensbury Senior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

How many school districts serve Queensbury, New York?

Queensbury is served by 1 school district: Queensbury Union Free School District.

What is the education level in Queensbury, New York?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Queensbury have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Queensbury, New York?

The median household income in Queensbury is approximately $90,074 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Queensbury, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Queensbury is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Queensbury, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.