For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,155 students in 12304, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 731 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 12304, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12304, NY are Woodlawn Elementary School, Central Park Middle School and Paige Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12304 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12304, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12304, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Central Park Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elm St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3520
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 388-3818
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 388-3818
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3780
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
12304, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12304, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12304, NY include Woodlawn Elementary School, Central Park Middle School and Paige Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12304?
5 public schools are located in 12304.
What percentage of students in 12304 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 12304 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12304?
12304 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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