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Best 12306 New York Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,194 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 85%).

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 score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12306, NY Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Schalmont High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
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1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110

Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Schalmont Middle School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
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2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110

Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
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100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342

Gr: K-4 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #44.

Van Corlaer Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270

Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 12306 New York

12306, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Fulton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

408 Eleanor St
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

Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Pine Grove Elementary School (Closed 2004)

590 Gifford Church Rd
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 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 12306?

12306 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).