Top Rankings
Guilderland Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,822 students in Guilderland Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Guilderland Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
4,822 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guilderland Central School District, which is ranked #222 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,844 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,177 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$126 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,844
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,177
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Guilderland Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guilderland High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Gr: 9-12 | 1,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6072 State Farm Rd
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lynnwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Guilderland Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 Grand St
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Westmere Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guilderland Central School District?
Guilderland Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,822 students.
What is the rank of Guilderland Central School District?
Guilderland Central School District is ranked #222 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guilderland Central School District?
67% of Guilderland Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guilderland Central School District?
Guilderland Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Guilderland Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,177 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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