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Best Schools in 12304, NY
12304, NY has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,928 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 12304 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12304, NY
The top high schools in 12304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niskayuna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Colonie Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2743 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12304, NY
The top middle schools in 12304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Antwerp Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Lisha Kill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
3. Draper Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
4. 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 12304, NY
The top elementary schools in 12304, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Veeder Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students
3. Pinewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 594 Students
4. Paige Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. Woodlawn Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
6. William C Keane Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
8. Herman L Bradt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 612 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12304, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12304, NY has a total population of 21,411 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12304, 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 12304, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12304, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12304, 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 12304, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12304, NY
How many schools are in 12304, NY?
12304, NY has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,928 students in total.
How do schools in 12304 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 12304 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 12304 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12304?
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: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations