For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 21,109 students in Schenectady, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,005 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Schenectady, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Schenectady, NY are Schalmont High School, Scotia-glenville Senior High School and Niskayuna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Schenectady have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Schenectady, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schalmont High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tartan Way
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Niskayuna High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #44.
Rosendale School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Glendaal School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
774 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 Birchwood Ln
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 2,815 students
Rank: #88.
Hillside School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Glen-worden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Worden Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Lincoln School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Albion St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Lynnwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Pashley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Pashley Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1414.
Mohonasen Senior High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2072 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #1515.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2495 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1616.
Van Antwerp Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2253 Story Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1717.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2566 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1818.
Sacandaga School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Wren St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Grades: K-4
| 667 students
Rank: #2020.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Kings Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Grades: 3-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2121.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #2222.
Scotia-glenville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Prestige Pkwy
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #2323.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2424.
Schalmont Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 5-8
| 535 students
Rank: #2525.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #2626.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2727.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #2828.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2929.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3030.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #3131.
Central Park Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elm St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3434.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
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Schenectady, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Schenectady (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Market St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schenectady, NY 12308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Grades: 1-6
| 407 students
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Grades: 1-6
| 95 students
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 1-5
| 108 students
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Grades: K-1
| 179 students
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street,
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303
Schenectady, NY 12303
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schenectady, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Schenectady, NY include Schalmont High School, Scotia-glenville Senior High School and Niskayuna High School.
How many public schools are located in Schenectady, NY?
38 public schools are located in Schenectady, NY.
What percentage of students in Schenectady, NY go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Schenectady, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady, NY?
Schenectady, NY public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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