Education

The Ballston Spa Central School District currently serves approximately 4,200 students from Pre-kindergarten through grade 12.  Located in the heart of New York's "Tech Valley" (approximately 25 minutes north of Albany and 5 minutes south of Saratoga Springs), the area has been growing, both in residential and commercial development.  As of the 2015 census, the 12020 zip code has over 31,000 residents spanning the 65 square miles of the district’s boundaries.  A diverse socioeconomic population resides within our suburban district, which encompasses portions of the Towns of Milton, Malta, Ballston, and Charlton and the Village of Ballston Spa.  Over 140,000 people live within 15 minutes of Ballston Spa, supporting and working at over 5,500 businesses.

The Malta site holds 5 Head Start classrooms.  The program is available to low income families meeting the current guidelines for income levels, etc.  Registration/qualification desired, secure location.

 
LifeWorks Community Action - formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) - is a nonprofit established in 1965 that works to alleviate poverty at the local level in Saratoga County and the Northern Capital Region. We’re proud to be part of a comprehensive network of over 1,000 community action agencies that together serve 98 percent of counties in the United States.
Over the past 50 years, we’ve built a strong network of programs and resources that address the wide range of challenges low-income families face in our community including hunger, utility costs, child care, and language barriers. These programs have helped thousands of neighbors in Saratoga County and beyond meet their immediate needs and work toward economic security.
We are committed to advocating for opportunities, developing solutions and mobilizing the community to end poverty so all families can build a bright, stable future in Saratoga County and the Northern Capital Region.