West Sand Lake Elementary School
West Sand Lake, NY · Averill Park Central School District · Grades K-5
577th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▼ Declining
West Sand Lake Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Sand Lake Elementary School 577th 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — declining.
West Sand Lake Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
West Sand Lake Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 392 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 92.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near West Sand Lake Elementary School
Typical home value $406K in zip 12196 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Sand Lake Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Miller Hill SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 3.3 mi away906th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 66% - 6Poestenkill Elementary SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 3.9 mi away1,024th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 58% - 9Bell Top SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 4.1 mi away403rd of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 77% - 7Gardner-Dickinson SchoolWynantskill Union Free School District · 4.4 mi away836th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 63% - –North Greenbush SchoolNorth Greenbush Common School District (Williams) · 5.3 mi away
- 8Citizen Edmond Genet SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 5.7 mi away560th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 2Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolRensselaer City School District · 5.8 mi away1,971st of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 9Red Mill SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 6 mi away434th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Sand Lake Elementary School in?
West Sand Lake Elementary School is part of the Averill Park Central School District district in West Sand Lake, New York.
Is West Sand Lake Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Sand Lake Elementary School 577th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of West Sand Lake Elementary School?
White 93%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 2% (392 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Sand Lake Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12196 is $406K 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.