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Best Schenectady County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 21,882 students in Schenectady County, NY (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,009 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Schenectady County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Schenectady County, NY are Niskayuna High School, Schalmont High School and Iroquois Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Schenectady County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Schenectady County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niskayuna High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Schalmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2495 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tartan Way
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Rosendale School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2445 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
897 Birchwood Ln
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Van Antwerp Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2253 Story Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Hillside School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Glendaal School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
774 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Mohonasen Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2072 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Scotia-glenville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 Prestige Pkwy
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Lynnwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Duanesburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
163 School Dr
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Pashley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Pashley Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Duanesburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
165 Chadwick Rd
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Glen-worden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Worden Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40 Albion St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2566 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Schalmont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 2,860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Gr: K-4 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Kings Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Gr: 3-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Sacandaga School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Wren St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Central Park Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Elm St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Schenectady County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Schenectady (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Market St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Duanesburg Middle School (Closed 2016)
163 School Dr
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Elmer Avenue School (Closed 2023)
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Fulton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
International Charter School Of Schenectady (Closed 2009)
Charter School
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center (Closed 2014)
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Mariaville Elementary School (Closed 2012)
9210 Mariaville Rd
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Pine Grove Elementary School (Closed 2004)
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street, Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303
Woestina Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1292 Main St
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Schenectady County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Schenectady County, NY include Niskayuna High School, Schalmont High School and Iroquois Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Schenectady County?
41 public schools are located in Schenectady County.
What percentage of students in Schenectady County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Schenectady County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady County?
Schenectady County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Schenectady County are often viewed compared to one another?

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