Best Schools in Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County, NY has a total of 63 schools including 15 high schools, 11 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 32,128 students attend Schenectady County, NY schools. On average, schools in Schenectady County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Schenectady County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County, NY has 15 high schools with 11,790 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Schenectady County score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Schenectady County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Niskayuna High School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
3. Mohonasen Senior High School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
4. Colonie Central High School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
5. Scotia-glenville Senior High School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students
6. Schalmont High School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
7. Amsterdam High School
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Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
8. Duanesburg High School
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Duanesburg Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
9. Schenectady High School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2743 Students
10. Galway Junior/senior High School
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Galway Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County, NY has 11 middle schools with 6,844 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Schenectady County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Schenectady County don't meet expectations.
1. Iroquois Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
2. Richard H O'rourke Middle School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
3. Van Antwerp Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
4. Schalmont Middle School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 561 Students
5. Scotia-glenville Middle School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
6. Lisha Kill Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
7. Draper Middle School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
8. Oneida Middle School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
9. Central Park Middle School
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Schenectady City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
10. Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
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Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County, NY has 37 elementary schools with 13,494 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Schenectady County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Schenectady County exceed expectations.
1. Birchwood Elementary School
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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. Charlton Heights Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
4. Glendaal School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students
5. Hillside School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
6. Francis L Stevens Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
7. Pashley Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
8. Glencliff School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
9. Veeder Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 436 Students
10. Craig Elementary School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Schenectady County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Schenectady County, NY has a total population of 158,061 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Schenectady County, 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 Schenectady County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Schenectady County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Schenectady County, NY.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Schenectady County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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