WATERFORD-HALFMOON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Situated at 125 Middletown Road in Waterford, New York, the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the greater Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area. Nestled in a picturesque rural fringe setting, this non-charter district operates two fully functional school facilities that provide a seamless educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. By offering a comprehensive learning pathway under a single unified administration, the district creates a close-knit, supportive community environment designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students across all grade levels.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 742 learners, maintaining moderate cohort sizes that foster meaningful teacher-student relationships. The district’s operational foundation is backed by a robust workforce, featuring 158 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 24 instructional aides and 149 dedicated support staff members. With a overall staff footprint of 331 full-time equivalent personnel, Waterford-Halfmoon delivers an exceptionally high level of individual attention and wraparound support, offering parents, students, and educational researchers a well-resourced model of small-community public education.