For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,640 students in 12308, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 12308, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12308, NY are Schenectady High School, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Howe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Grades: 8-12
| 2,860 students
Rank: #22.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
12308, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schenectady, NY 12308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Grades: 1-6
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12308, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12308, NY include Schenectady High School, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Howe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12308?
5 public schools are located in 12308.
What percentage of students in 12308 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 12308 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12308?
12308 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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