Best Schools in Colonie, NY
Colonie, NY has 7 public schools (1 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,609 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Colonie exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colonie, NY
The top high schools in Colonie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colonie, NY
The top middle schools in Colonie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
2. Lisha Kill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
3. Sand Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 868 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colonie, NY
The top elementary schools in Colonie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saddlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
2. Southgate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Forest Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colonie, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colonie, NY has a total population of 7,788 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colonie, 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 Colonie, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colonie, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colonie, 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 Colonie, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colonie, NY
How many schools are in Colonie, NY?
Colonie, NY has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,609 students in total.
How do schools in Colonie perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Colonie score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Colonie exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colonie?
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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- Projected: 71%
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- Projected: 73%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 68%
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