For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,137 students in 12953, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 12953, NY are Franklin Academy High School, Malone Middle School and Saint Joseph's Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12953 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12953, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12953, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Huskie Ln
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7807
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Malone Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Francis St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Saint Joseph's Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Elm St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7806
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7806
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Flanders Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
524 E Main St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7803
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7803
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
183 Webster St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7802
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7802
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-essex-hamilton Boces
Special Education School
23 Husky Lane
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Gr: 2-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12953, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12953, NY include Franklin Academy High School, Malone Middle School and Saint Joseph's Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12953?
6 public schools are located in 12953.
What is the racial composition of students in 12953?
12953 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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