Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12190

Summary:

The 12190 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Wells School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 135 students. While there are no other schools in this area to compare, Wells School's performance and characteristics provide a unique insight into the educational landscape of this zip code.

Wells School has a 84.3% four-year graduation rate, but also a concerning 4.5% dropout rate and a high 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, the school's performance varies, with strong results in English Language Arts and certain Regents exams, but struggles in 8th grade mathematics. The school's per-student spending of $45,190 is significantly higher than the state average, which may contribute to its low student-teacher ratio of 5.9, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for its alternative school population.

Overall, Wells Central School District appears to be dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for its students, but the data also highlights areas for potential improvement, such as addressing academic gaps and chronic absenteeism. The school's alternative focus and targeted resource allocation may be key factors in shaping the educational outcomes for students in the 12190 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th 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
Wells School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1571 State Rt 30	Wells	12190	Hamilton County	Wells Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 924-6000	128	23	5.6	43.0%	121 (94.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)	57.1	54.6	81.3	66.7	100.0	62.5	76.5	71.4	42.9	60.0	33.3	77.8	50.0	46.2	62.5	80.0	16.7	50.0	30.0	46.2	37.5	66.7	37.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$54,087	$00	$54,087

Cities Near Zip Code 12190

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wells	3.76 mi	1
Speculator	4.94 mi	1	177^th
Northville	18.03 mi	3	459^th
North Creek	20.79 mi	1
Indian Lake	21.18 mi	1

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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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