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Best 12303 New York Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,191 students in 12303, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 441 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 12303, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12303, NY are Mohonasen Senior High School, Lynnwood Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12303 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12303, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12303, NY Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
2719 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Gr: K-2 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 12303 New York

12303, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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%
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 12303, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12303, NY include Mohonasen Senior High School, Lynnwood Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12303?
9 public schools are located in 12303.
What percentage of students in 12303 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 12303 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12303?
12303 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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