For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 15,058 students in Schenectady County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Schenectady County, NY are Rosendale School, Glendaal School and Birchwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Schenectady County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Schenectady County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Duanesburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Chadwick Rd
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #3030.
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: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #3333.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: n/an/a
2719 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Grades: K-2
| 600 students
Schenectady County 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
163 School Dr
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Grades: 6-8
| 185 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
9210 Mariaville Rd
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Grades: K-5
| 97 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
1292 Main St
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Schenectady County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Schenectady County, NY include Rosendale School, Glendaal School and Birchwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Schenectady County, NY?
34 public elementary schools are located in Schenectady County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady County, NY?
Schenectady County, NY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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