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Best Schools in 12303, NY
12303, NY has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,664 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 12303 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12303, NY
The top high schools in 12303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Guilderland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
2. Colonie Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
3. Mohonasen Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
4. Schenectady High School
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Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2743 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12303, NY
The top middle schools in 12303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farnsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
2. Lisha Kill Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
3. Draper Middle School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
4. Mont Pleasant Middle School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
5. Central Park Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12303, NY
The top elementary schools in 12303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saddlewood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
2. Lynnwood Elementary School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
3. Pine Bush Elementary School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
4. Guilderland Elementary School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
5. Pinewood Elementary School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 594 Students
6. William C Keane Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
7. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
8. Hamilton Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
9. Herman L Bradt Elementary School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 612 Students
10. River Run Community Montessori
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River Run Community Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12303, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12303, NY has a total population of 30,839 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12303, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12303, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12303, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12303, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12303, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12303, NY
How many schools are in 12303, NY?
12303, NY has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,664 students in total.
How do schools in 12303 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 12303 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 12303 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12303?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations