Saratoga Springs City Sd School District
School District · Saratoga Springs, New York
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#115 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,626
$7,154 vs New York median
District size
5,858 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Saratoga Springs City Sd ranks #115 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Saratoga Springs City Sd's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (8.6/10), Geyser Road Elementary School (8.4/10), and Maple Avenue Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Saratoga Springs City Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Saratoga Springs City Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy Nolan Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Geyser Road Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Maple Avenue Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Greenfield Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Division Street Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Saratoga Springs High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lake Avenue Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Caroline Street Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Saratoga Springs City Sd
Saratoga Springs City Sd is a Saratoga Springs, New York school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,858 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $20,626 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Saratoga Springs City Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Saratoga Springs City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Saratoga Springs City Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saratoga Springs City Sd with test data.
Schools in Saratoga Springs City Sd
8 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Saratoga Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 5,858
- Teachers (FTE)
- 477
- District spending per student
- $20,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Saratoga Springs City Sd has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saratoga Springs City Sd?
The average composite rating for Saratoga Springs City Sd is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Saratoga Springs City Sd's district-level spending was $20,626 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saratoga Springs City Sd is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Saratoga Springs City Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Across schools in Saratoga Springs City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Saratoga Springs City Sd compare to other districts in New York?
Saratoga Springs City Sd has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.4%
How we rate schools
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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.
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