Top Rankings
Scotia-Glenville Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,102 students in Scotia-Glenville Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Scotia-Glenville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,102 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scotia-Glenville Central School District, which is ranked #335 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,342 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,997
$31,405
Spending / Student
$27,342
$32,283
Best Scotia-Glenville Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tartan Way
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Glendaal School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
774 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Scotia-glenville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Prestige Pkwy
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Glen-worden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Worden Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Albion St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Sacandaga School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wren St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Scotia-Glenville Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,102 students.
What is the rank of Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Scotia-Glenville Central School District is ranked #335 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
85% of Scotia-Glenville Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Scotia-Glenville Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Scotia-Glenville Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,342 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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