For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 21,075 students in Schenectady, NY (there are 15 private schools, serving 1,979 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Schenectady, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Schenectady, NY are Niskayuna High School, Scotia-glenville Senior High School and Schalmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Schenectady have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Schenectady, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niskayuna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,375 students
Rank: #22.
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Tartan Way
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Schalmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Mohonasen Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2072 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 Birchwood Ln
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Rosendale School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Hillside School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Iroquois Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #99.
Van Antwerp Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Story Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1010.
Glendaal School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
774 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #1111.
Schenectady High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 2,743 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
Lynnwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1414.
Scotia-glenville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Prestige Pkwy
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1515.
Pashley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Pashley Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-9141
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1616.
Schalmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 5-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1717.
Glen-worden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Worden Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1818.
Craig Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2566 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Albion St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Grades: K-12
| 677 students
Rank: #2121.
Draper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2222.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Kings Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Grades: 3-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2323.
Sacandaga School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wren St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2424.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2525.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2626.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2727.
Yates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2828.
Oneida Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #2929.
Central Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elm St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #3030.
Paige Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #3333.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
William C Keane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
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Schenectady, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Schenectady (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Market St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schenectady, NY 12308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Grades: 1-6
| 407 students
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Grades: 1-6
| 95 students
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 1-5
| 108 students
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Grades: K-1
| 179 students
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street,
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303
Schenectady, NY 12303
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schenectady, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Schenectady, NY include Niskayuna High School, Scotia-glenville Senior High School and Schalmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Schenectady?
39 public schools are located in Schenectady.
What percentage of students in Schenectady go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Schenectady are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady?
Schenectady public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Schenectady are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Schenectady include: Schenectady High School vs. Niskayuna High School, Oneida Middle School vs. Central Park Middle School, Rosendale School vs. Birchwood Elementary School
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