Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12920

Summary:

The 12920 zip code area is home to two schools - Chateaugay Elementary School and Chateaugay High School, both part of the Chateaugay Central School District. While Chateaugay High School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 15% of New York high schools, Chateaugay Elementary appears to be struggling, with below-average proficiency rates in key subjects.

Chateaugay High School boasts a strong 84.3% four-year graduation rate, low 4.5% dropout rate, and impressive Regents exam proficiency rates that exceed the state average in subjects like Algebra II, Chemistry, and U.S. History. The school also benefits from a low 8.4 student-teacher ratio, suggesting personalized attention for students. In contrast, Chateaugay Elementary lags behind, with only 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates trailing the state averages in English Language Arts and Math, despite spending over $22,000 per student.

The stark performance differences between the elementary and high school levels within the same district raise questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the potential challenges faced at the elementary level that are being addressed more successfully at the high school. With over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, there may also be socioeconomic factors impacting student performance that warrant further investigation. Overall, the data highlights the complexities of school performance and the need for a deeper understanding of the drivers behind the observed trends.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (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 (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	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Physics 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	Regents Geometry 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
Chateaugay High School	Public	7-12	42 River St	Chateaugay	12920	Franklin County	Chateaugay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 497-6611	231	26	8.8	43.3%	226 (97.8%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.9	183^rd of 1234 public high schools	85.2%		74.8	246^th of 1242 public high schools	80.2%	63	68.4	100.0	79.5	84.2	100.0	83.8	90.9	90.5	100.0					40.0	48.6					57.1	58.3		60.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$34,952	$1,737	$33,215
Chateaugay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	42 River St	Chateaugay	12920	Franklin County	Chateaugay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 497-6290	338	28	12.2	48.8%	330 (97.6%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	1891^st of 2445 public elementary schools	22.7%		26.7	1852^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	24.3%	39										47.5	26.8	50.0	41.9			35.0	17.1	32.4	32.3			51.4		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$25,117	$1,122	$23,995

Cities Near Zip Code 12920

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chateaugay	0.49 mi	2	382^nd
Malone	11.13 mi	6	737^th
Ellenburg Depot	11.91 mi	2	660^th
Fort Covington	21.46 mi	3	749^th
Brushton	22.42 mi	2	678^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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