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Best Public Schools in Latham, NY


At a glance
5
Schools
4,930
Students
Top rankedShaker Middle School223rd of 1,500 New York middle schools
Biggest riser
Forts Ferry School up 248 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Forts Ferry School 11.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The city of Latham, New York is home to 5 schools that are part of the North Colonie Central School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this district demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions that rank among the top schools in the state.

Shaker High School is the highest-performing high school in the district, ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools. It boasts impressive test scores, a high graduation rate, and low dropout rates compared to state averages. Similarly, Shaker Middle School is an exceptional performer, ranking in the top 15% of New York middle schools with exceptional test scores that exceed state and district averages. At the elementary level, Forts Ferry School stands out for its strong performance, ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.

Across the district, the schools generally outperform state averages on Regents exams and New York State Assessments. The district also invests significant resources in its schools, spending over $21,000 per student on average. This level of funding likely contributes to the strong academic outcomes seen throughout the district. While there is some variation in performance between the elementary schools, the middle and high schools in Latham demonstrate exceptional results, indicating the district is effectively preparing students for advanced academics.

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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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