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Best Schools in 12309, NY
12309, NY has 20 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,829 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 12309 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12309, NY
The top high schools in 12309, 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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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
3. Schenectady High School
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Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2743 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12309, NY
The top middle schools in 12309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iroquois Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 589 Students
2. Van Antwerp Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
3. Lisha Kill Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
4. Central Park Middle School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
5. Oneida Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12309, NY
The top elementary schools in 12309, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birchwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
2. Rosendale School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
3. Saddlewood Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
4. Craig Elementary School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
5. Hillside School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
6. Veeder Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students
7. Glencliff School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
8. Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
9. Howe Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
10. Paige Elementary School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12309, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12309, NY has a total population of 30,967 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12309, 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 12309, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12309, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12309, 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 12309, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12309, NY
How many schools are in 12309, NY?
12309, NY has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,829 students in total.
How do schools in 12309 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 12309 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 12309 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12309?
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
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations