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Best Public Schools in Altamont, NY

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295

Students

Top rankedAltamont Elementary School495^th of 2,445 New York elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of Altamont, New York is home to a single standout elementary school, Altamont Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Guilderland Central School District. This high-performing institution consistently ranks in the top 20% of New York elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming both the district and state averages in key academic metrics.

Altamont Elementary School boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 93.75% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in Math in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to 76.23% for the district and 59.7% for the state. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.4, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. While 24.84% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a potential indicator of socioeconomic diversity, the school's consistent high performance suggests it is effectively supporting the academic achievement of students from diverse backgrounds.

Overall, Altamont Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the Altamont area, providing a high-quality learning environment that prepares students for success. The school's strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and commitment to serving a diverse student population make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Altamont Elementary School	Public	K-5	117 Grand St	Altamont	12009	Albany County	Guilderland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 861-8528	295	30	9.7	22.4%	236 (80.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.4%)	27 (9.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	77.5	495^th of 2445 public elementary schools	79.8%		83.3	355^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.5%	140	78.7	82.2	61.1	93.8	87.0	67.9	46.3	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$24,762	$1,374	$23,388

Cities Near Altamont

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Guilderland Center	3.05 mi	1	82^nd
Schenectady	4.43 mi	32	588^th
Voorheesville	4.99 mi	3	93^rd
Guilderland	6.33 mi	2	124^th
Berne	7.77 mi	2	265^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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