For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 624 students in Fort Covington, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Covington, NY are Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Covington, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Covington, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Fort Covington, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
637 Co. Rt. 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Grades: 7-12
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Covington, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Covington, NY include Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Covington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Covington?
Fort Covington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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