For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 145 students in Schenectady County, NY.
Schenectady County, NY public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the New York public charter school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Schenectady County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
530 Franklin St-3rd Fl
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 394-1643
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 394-1643
Grades: K-2
| 145 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
How many public charter schools are located in Schenectady County, NY?
1 public charter schools are located in Schenectady County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady County?
Schenectady County public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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