Washington County > Fort Edward (town) > Education
About school district data

School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.

Fort Edward Union Free School District is the major district for students living in Fort Edward.

K-12 enrollment
Fort Edward Union Free School District
0 550 1,100 2017 2021 2025 2017: 486 2018: 486 2019: 446 2020: 444 2021: 401 2022: 380 2023: 368 2024: 360 2025: 352 486 446 401 368 352
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Fort Edward and other districts in Washington County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Fort Edward and other districts in Washington County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Fort Edward residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Fort Edward
  • Adirondack Community College
    Queensbury
  • Skidmore College
    Saratoga Springs