Saratoga Springs City Sd School District
School District · Saratoga Springs, New York
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Saratoga Springs City Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saratoga Springs City Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake Avenue Elementary School
Saratoga Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Saratoga Springs High School
Saratoga Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greenfield Elementary School
Greenfield Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#135 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 #135 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Saratoga Springs City Sd's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Avenue Elementary School (8.3/10), Saratoga Springs High School (8.0/10), and Greenfield Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | Lake Avenue Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Saratoga Springs High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Greenfield Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Dorothy Nolan Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Caroline Street Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Division Street Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Maple Avenue Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Geyser Road Elementary School | 6.1 / 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. The district invests $20,626 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Saratoga Springs City Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Avenue Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Saratoga Springs City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.9% and ELA proficiency of 69.0%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Saratoga Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 5,858
- Teachers (FTE)
- 477
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Saratoga Springs City Sd spends $20,626 per student per year.
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?
Lake Avenue Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Saratoga Springs City Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
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 72.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.0%. 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 7.3/10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.0%
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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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