Forts Ferry School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Latham, New York 12110 · North Colonie CSD
#508 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#7583 of 50,301 nationally
About Forts Ferry School
Forts Ferry School is a public elementary located in Latham, in the North Colonie CSD school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 423 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 508th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 423.
There are 5 schools in Latham; Forts Ferry School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forts Ferry School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forts Ferry School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Boght Hills School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students · 2.1 km away
Latham Ridge School
Latham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 3.2 km away
Blue Creek School
Latham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students · 3.6 km away
Shaker Middle School
Latham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,486 students · 3.9 km away
Shaker High School
Latham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,138 students · 4.0 km away
Southgate School
Loudonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 4.8 km away
Harmony Hill School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 4.8 km away
Cohoes High School
Cohoes · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students · 5.0 km away
Birchwood Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 5.3 km away
Cohoes Middle School
Cohoes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students · 5.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forts Ferry School a good school?
Forts Ferry School has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #508 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forts Ferry School rank in New York?
Forts Ferry School ranks #508 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #7583 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forts Ferry School?
Forts Ferry School had 423 students in 2025.
Is Forts Ferry School a elementary school or a high school?
Forts Ferry School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forts Ferry School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forts Ferry School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.