For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 3,466 students in 12308, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12308, NY are Schenectady High School and Oneida Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 2,860 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
12308, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12308, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12308, NY include Schenectady High School and Oneida Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12308?
2 public middle schools are located in 12308.
What is the racial composition of students in 12308?
12308 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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