Altamont’s public schools outscore 78% of New York districts
In Altamont, 61% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Altamont, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Altamont’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 61% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,059 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Farnsworth Middle School, then Guilderland High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Altamont’s grade
A−: better than 78% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Altamont, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Altamont
Farnsworth Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,186 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Guilderland
7th grade in Altamont
Farnsworth Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,186 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Guilderland
8th grade in Altamont
Farnsworth Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,186 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Guilderland
9th grade in Altamont
Guilderland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,476 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Guilderland Center
10th grade in Altamont
Guilderland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,476 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Guilderland Center
Altamont’s public schools are run by Guilderland Central School District, which also serves Guilderland. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Altamont vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Altamont’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont | A− | Guilderland Central |
Every school in Altamont
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Altamont’s schools
Are Altamont’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Altamont children attend outscore 78% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Altamont in?
Guilderland Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,822 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Altamont kids go to high school?
Guilderland High School in Guilderland Center, with 1,476 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Altamont’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Guilderland Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Altamont spend per student?
$23,059 in Guilderland Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Altamont families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.