For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,388 students in 12303, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY are Draper Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12303 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12303, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12303, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
12303, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY include Draper Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12303?
2 public middle schools are located in 12303.
What is the racial composition of students in 12303?
12303 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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