| Index | Watervliet | New York | National |
| Average Test Scores | 43% | 56% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 4,060 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 1,092 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 483 | 7,963 |
| Index | Watervliet | New York | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 85.1% | 83.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 83.5% | 82.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 54.6% | 59.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 34.6% | 43.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 21.0% | 34.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.4% | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.7% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Watervliet. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Watervliet, NY schools is 43%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Watervliet, NY, an average of 85.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 83.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Voorheesville, NY | 2,789 | 78% | 63.2% |
| East Greenbush, NY | 6,299 | 74% | 54.5% |
| Averill Park, NY | 1,466 | 74% | 53.8% |
| West Sand Lake, NY | 3,391 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Poestenkill, NY | 814 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Watervliet, NY | 9,976 | 43% | 10.9% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Flat Rock, MI | 9,974 | 40% | 16.1% |
| Lambertville, MI | 9,970 | 50% | 3.1% |
| Alpena, MI | 9,987 | 36% | 24.6% |
| Linganore, MD | 9,988 | 69% | 43.8% |
| Kinnelon, NJ | 9,988 | 74% | 53.1% |
| Watervliet, NY | 9,976 | 43% | 10.9% |
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