Best Schools in Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY has a total of 68 schools including 16 high schools, 14 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 38,577 students attend Schenectady, NY schools. On average, schools in Schenectady score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Schenectady exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY has 16 high schools with 15,707 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 score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 76% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Schenectady greatly exceed expectations.
1. Niskayuna High School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Guilderland High School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
3. Shenendehowa High School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3036 Students
4. Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
5. Mohonasen Senior High School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
6. Colonie Central High School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
7. Scotia-glenville Senior High School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students
8. Schalmont High School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
9. Amsterdam High School
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Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
10. Duanesburg High School
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Duanesburg Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY has 14 middle schools with 9,607 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 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Schenectady don't meet expectations.
1. Acadia Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
2. Iroquois Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
3. Richard H O'rourke Middle School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
4. Van Antwerp Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
5. Farnsworth Middle School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
6. Sand Creek Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 868 Students
7. Schalmont Middle School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 561 Students
8. Scotia-glenville Middle School
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Scotia-glenville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
9. Lisha Kill Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
10. Draper Middle School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY has 38 elementary schools with 13,263 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 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Schenectady 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. Shaker Road Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 348 Students
7. Saddlewood Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
8. Pine Bush Elementary School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
9. Pashley Elementary School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
10. Glencliff School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Schenectady, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Schenectady, NY has a total population of 130,573 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Schenectady, NY
K-12 Students
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Schenectady, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Schenectady, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Schenectady, NY.
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