Best Schenectady Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,422 students in Schenectady, NY.

The top-ranked public high schools in Schenectady, NY are Niskayuna High School, Schalmont High School and Scotia-glenville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Schenectady, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Schenectady have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.

Schenectady, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Niskayuna High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).