For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,223 students in Clifton Park, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clifton Park, NY are Gowana Middle School, Acadia Middle School and Koda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton Park, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Clifton Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Middle Schools in Clifton Park, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clifton Park, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clifton Park, NY include Gowana Middle School, Acadia Middle School and Koda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clifton Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Clifton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton Park?
Clifton Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clifton Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clifton Park include: Koda Middle School vs. Acadia Middle School, Gowana Middle School vs. Acadia Middle School, Acadia Middle School vs. Koda Middle School
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