For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 465 students in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany, NY.
The top ranked public school in New Scotland is New Scotland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany, NY include New Scotland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany?
the neighborhood of New Scotland, Albany public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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