Top Rankings
Niskayuna Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts 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 8 public schools serving 4,315 students in Niskayuna Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Niskayuna Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
8 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
4,315 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
379 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Niskayuna Central School District, which is ranked #142 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
63%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,916 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$112 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,278
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$25,916
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Niskayuna Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niskayuna High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2495 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Rosendale School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 Birchwood Ln
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Van Antwerp Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Story Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Hillside School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Glencliff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Riverview Rd
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2566 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,315 students.
What is the rank of Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District is ranked #142 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts 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 Niskayuna Central School District?
63% of Niskayuna Central School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,916 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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