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Hamilton County

New York · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Hamilton County totals about 380 students across 4 schools, an average of 95 per campus. Wells Central School District is the largest district. That works out to 1 elementary schools.

7-year change in Hamilton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
380
-61 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
4 districts
Enrollment
380
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,835
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
27.9%
Below New York avg
Elementary
1
67 students
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
3
313 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
128 students · 4 districts in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
58
12.1% under 18

Test scores in Hamilton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. LAKE PLEASANT SCHOOL· 79.0%
  2. WELLS SCHOOL· 61.2%

See all 2 schools in Hamilton County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WELLS SCHOOLWellsCombinedPK-12128·
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOLIndian LakeCombinedPK-12126·
LAKE PLEASANT SCHOOLSpeculatorElementaryPK-0867·
LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOLLong LakeCombinedPK-1259·

Cities in Hamilton County

Indian Lake1 schoolLong Lake1 schoolSpeculator1 schoolWells1 school

About Hamilton County

Across the rural-scale New York county of Hamilton County of about 5,089 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 380 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,835 a year, about 33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the New York median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Hamilton County is built around 1 elementary school (67 students), and 3 combined or other schools.

WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 128 students across Hamilton County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 380 students, fell 14% from the 441 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Hamilton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, New York has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 380 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, New York has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 67 students.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 128 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, New York has a population of approximately 5,089, with a median age of 58. About 12.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $68,835, below the New York average of $77,785. About 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 33.2% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 27.9% of students in Hamilton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 5.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hamilton County is owner-occupied?
Hamilton County has about 7,911 housing units, of which roughly 82.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data