Joseph Henry Elementary School
Galway, NY · Galway Central School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, distant
641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%· Stable
5317 SACANDAGA RD, Galway, NY 12074
(518)882-1033NCES ID 361173000939Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Henry Elementary School 641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 72th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.4% | 96.7% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.0% | 1.9% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $342K in zip 12074 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Joseph Henry Elementary School in?
Joseph Henry Elementary School is part of the Galway Central School District district in Galway, New York.
Is Joseph Henry Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Henry Elementary School 641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph Henry Elementary School?
White 97%, Two or more races 2%, Hispanic 1% (418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph Henry Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12074 is $342K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.