For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,064 students in 12306, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 83 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 12306, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12306, NY are Schalmont High School, Schalmont Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12306 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12306, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12306, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schalmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Schalmont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Gr: 5-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Gr: K-4 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3740
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3740
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
12306, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
International Charter School Of Schenectady (Closed 2009)
Charter School
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12306, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12306, NY include Schalmont High School, Schalmont Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12306?
4 public schools are located in 12306.
What percentage of students in 12306 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 12306 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12306?
12306 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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