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, Pine Bush Elementary School and Lynnwood 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 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mohonasen Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2072 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Lynnwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #55.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Kings Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Grades: 3-5
| 604 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
2719 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Grades: K-2
| 620 students
12303, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Grades: 1-6
| 95 students
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 1-5
| 108 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
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, Pine Bush Elementary School and Lynnwood 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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